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Water Heater 101: 7 Steps to Extend Your Water Heater’s Lifespan
It’s pretty safe to say that we all wish the appliances, systems, and devices in our homes would last forever. However, this is unfortunately not the reality of the situation. At some point or another, practically everything in your home will need to be replaced —...
Water Heater 101: 3 Common Issues With Anode Rods
When you consider your water heater, you probably only think about the hot water it provides your family with. However, this important appliance has many moving parts that allow it to get its job done without any hassle — including the anode rod. All tank-style water...
Is a Leaking or Broken Water Heater an Emergency? How to Tell
Short answer: it depends on what the water heater is doing. A water heater emergency is anything actively flooding your home, anything involving gas or a burning smell, or anything scalding. Those need a call right now. A slow drip, lukewarm water, or a rumbling tank...
Water Heater 101: 3 Major Reasons to Regularly Flush Your Tank
The water heater in your home is responsible for providing hot water whenever you need it. Therefore, it’s important to flush the tank occasionally to keep this water heater running smoothly. If you’re a homeowner, you have many tasks that need to be done — and...
What Temperature Should a Water Heater Be Set At?
After 20-plus years on water heaters across Washington, Oregon, and California, here is a question we get all the time: what temperature should a water heater actually be set at? The short version is 120°F. It is hot enough for showers, laundry, and dishes, easy on...
Water Heater 101: Electric vs. Gas Water Heater
Electric vs Gas Water Heater: There are many benefits to installing gas and electric water heaters. However, you might wonder which option is right for your family’s needs. When it comes down to it, several factors can influence whether a gas or electric water heater...
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Troubleshooting & Repair
Something isn’t working right.
- Gas Water Heater Troubleshooting: Pilot, Thermocouple & Status Light Fixes
- How to Troubleshoot an Electric Water Heater: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Water Heater Not Heating? No Hot Water Causes & How to Fix It (Gas, Electric & Tankless)
- Water Heater Leaking? Causes, Is It an Emergency, and What to Do
- Water Heater Making Noise? Every Sound Decoded (Tank & Tankless)
- Water Heater Error Codes: What They Mean & What to Do (All Brands)
- Is a Leaking or Broken Water Heater an Emergency? How to Tell
- 3 Common Issues With Anode Rods
Repair or Replace?
How old it is, what’s failing, and when a new one makes sense.
Costs & Rebates
What installation involves and the incentives you can still get.
Buying & Sizing
Choosing the right type and size for your home.
- Choose the Right Water Heater Size for Your West Coast Home
- What Type of Water Heater Is Most Energy Efficient?
- Electric vs. Gas Water Heater
- Tankless vs. Standard
- Understanding How Tankless Water Heaters Work
- Is a Tankless and Instantaneous Heater Right for You?
- What to Expect When Installing a Heat Pump
- 80 Gallon Water Heaters
Maintenance & Safety
Keep it running longer and safer.
- 3 Major Reasons to Regularly Flush Your Tank
- What Temperature Should a Water Heater Be Set At?
- 7 Steps to Extend Your Water Heater’s Lifespan
- 4 Steps to Extend Your Tankless Water Heater’s Lifespan
- How to Increase Your Hot Water Capacity with a Mixing Valve
- Winterizing Your House
- How to Safely Remove an Old Water Heater: A Step-by-Step Guide
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