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Water Heater 101: 5 Major Handyman Water Heater Issues
As a property manager, you’re bound to have your go-to guy when things need a little TLC. Whether it’s the handyman that always cuts you a deal because you’ve known him for decades or the handyman who’s always available for last-minute, late night calls, having...
Water Heater 101: Handling Rental Property Plumbing Emergencies
As a property manager, plumbing emergencies such as a water heater leaking are some of your worst nightmares. Not only are these sorts of plumbing issues a nuisance for tenants to deal with, but they may also pose a risk to your ability to maintain your lease...
Water Heater 101: 7 Common Water Heater Questions
Just because your home has a hot water heater doesn’t necessarily mean that you understand all the ins and outs of how they work. At the same time, in order to be a responsible homeowner, you should have a basic understanding of when to call in the professionals if...
Water Heater 101: Installation Costs and Preparation Tips
If you're contending with a water heater line leak or a bottom leakage, it's probably time for a replacement. Constant fixes on a water heater can accumulate costs and stress, often surpassing the expense of a complete replacement. In the case of severe leaks or...
Water Heater 101: 3 Important Questions For Quality Communication
Poor Vendor Communication? As a busy property manager, there’s nothing worse than having your time wasted. No property manager likes reviewing rental applications from renters who haven’t followed basic instructions, no property manager likes chasing down tenants for...
Water Heater 101: Tankless vs. Standard
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TANKLESS & STANDARD WATER HEATERS Your water heater plays an important role in your home, but you likely haven’t given it much thought. As the name suggests, your water heater is responsible for making sure that you have access to warm or...
Water Heater 101: 5 Maintenance Tips For Longer Tank Life
5 MAINTENANCE TIPS TO INCREASE THE LONGEVITY OF YOUR WATER HEATERS When it comes to property care, it's crucial to attend to the upkeep of your house's major appliances and plumbing fixtures. This responsibility extends to critical systems such as the HVAC system and,...
Water Heater 101: 11 Energy-Saving Tips for Your Heater
HOW CAN I SAVE ENERGY WITH MY WATER HEATER? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, water heaters account for close to 17% of a home’s energy usage annually. This is no small figure, so it makes sense that you would want to find some ways to save energy with your...
Water Heater 101: Addressing A Noisy Heater
What is Causing that Noise Coming from My Water Heater? Your water tank is meant to provide you with hot water for showers, washing dishes, doing your laundry, and whatever else you might need. Understandably, you might find it disturbing to hear strange noises coming...
Water Heater 101: Find Your Water Tank Age Based On The Brand
Whether your water tank isn’t heating water like it is supposed to, is leaking, or making strange noises, you might have a problem that needs addressing. Unfortunately, most household appliances won’t last indefinitely, but you may be able to repair an issue if you...
Water Heater 101: How Old Is My Water Tank?
Like any other appliance, a hot water heater will break down over time will eventually need replacement. Few people appreciate taking cold showers, so ideally, you'd want to identify a failing water heater and get it replaced before it stops working altogether. If you...
Water Heater 101: Guide to Tankless Electric Heaters
While storage tank water heaters are the most common type used, homeowners are increasingly switching to on-demand or tankless electric water heaters. Instead of holding water in reserve, these heaters produce hot water only when you turn on the faucet, start the...
Water Heater 101: Water Tank Parts and Accessories
If you want to keep your existing hot water heating unit in top working condition and extend its useful life, the best thing you can do is to keep it properly maintained. There are several simple and inexpensive steps you can take to do this, some requiring annual...
Water Heater 101: Exploring Natural Gas Water Heaters
Today's natural gas water heaters are incredibly efficient, with the ability to heat your water twice as fast as their electric counterparts. They can even give you hot water when the power goes out. Since water heating is typically the second-largest energy expense...
Water Heater 101: Is a Tankless and Instantaneous Heater Right for You?
Tankless water heaters, or ones that produce hot water on-demand, have become more popular in recent years, and for good reason. As the name suggests, these water heaters come without the big tank and will only heat the water you need when you call for it by turning...