by Jon Lavender | Sep 8, 2026 | Uncategorized, Water Heater
The short version. The federal tax credit for heat pump water heaters ended on December 31, 2025. What replaced it is a patchwork of local utility rebates, and the difference between them is enormous: the same job pays $500 in some areas and $5,500 in others,...
by Jon Lavender | Aug 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
When your water heater is not heating, it almost always means something inside has failed — a burner that will not fire, a dead element, a tripped safety, a bad gas valve. Two causes are worth a quick look. The rest are diagnosis-and-repair work that is faster...
by Jon Lavender | Jun 5, 2026 | Water Heater
A leaking water heater is not a problem that waits. Where the water is coming from tells you how worried to be: a drip from a fitting at the top is usually a quick fix, while water pooling under the tank often means the tank itself has rusted through, and that unit is...
by Jon Lavender | Apr 2, 2026 | Uncategorized, Water Heater
If your water heater is displaying a code, that code is actually good news. It means your unit has self-diagnosed a problem and is telling you exactly what’s wrong. The trick is knowing how to read it. This guide covers the most common error codes for every...
by Jon Lavender | Nov 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Don’t Wait for a Cold Shower – How to Know When to Replace a Water Heater Your water heater is one of the hardest-working appliances in your home, but it doesn’t last forever; know when to replace a water heater. The average tank-style water heater lasts...
