We recognize that few things are as frustrating as taking an ice cold shower in the morning because your teenager drained the hot water. Rest assured that there are hot water heaters that can provide you with the amount of heated water you need, whether you have one teenager or several.
Does the water coming out of your tap seem to be taking too long to heat up? If so, it may be time to have us come out to service your existing hot water heater and determine whether it needs replacing.
A solar water heater can't be used 365 days a year because of stormy weather and other issues. But with a traditional backup water heater, you'll always have hot water - and most of the time that hot water will be free.
Can a solar water heater really pay for itself? Check with your plumbing contractor, but in many climates, a homeowner can expect a water heater to pay for itself in 10 to 15 years. Since solar heaters can last 20 years or longer, that makes a solar heater an excellent deal.
If you’re never fortunate enough to be the first person in the shower in the mornings, you may spend half your time under icy droplets. Let’s talk about the feasibility of upgrading your hot water heater.
Did you know that most water heaters come from the factory with high temperature settings? Feel free to lower the thermostat on your water heater. Most heaters are effective at 115°F.
One of the main reasons to get your plumbing contractor to install a tankless water heater is the longer life that tankless heaters can offer. Experts say a tankless water heater will operate for as long as 20 years, while a traditional model lasts only 10 to 12 years.
A big advantage of a solar water heater is that it is good for the environment. For example, a family of four switching over from electricity to solar hot water will save up to 4 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.
There are many advantages to solar water heaters. Depending on where you live, it's possible to save between 50 percent and 90 percent of costs of a traditional system, according to industry experts. Considering that the cost to heat the water in your home is about 25 percent of the average homeowner's total utility costs, the savings is significant.
How can a hard water supply lead to a higher utility bill? The minerals in hard water - which is in the tap water of about 85 percent of homes in the country - can collect in your water heater, dishwasher, and other appliances. Your hot water heater becomes less efficient, which means it costs more to operate.
Did you know that the cost of heating water in your home accounts for about 25 percent of the average utility bill? That's why it's a great idea to consider a water heater, one of the most important appliances in your home. A plumbing contractor can help you with advice and the installation.
Nearly 20 percent of your yearly utility bill is generated by the water heater in your home, and new technology that lowers the operating cost of water heaters has many homeowners considering switching out older water heaters for newer, more energy-efficient models like hybrid and tankless heaters.
Did you know that you could have all the hot water your family needs available at the turn of a faucet regardless of time of day? If your family is always running out of hot water, it may be time to consider installing a tankless water heater.
Did you realize that it's pretty easy to scald yourself with hot tap water? For example, it only takes five seconds for 140-degree Fahrenheit water to burn your child's hands. Consider dialing back the heat in your water heater if you have young children at home.
Because a tankless water heater doesn't have a tank that's large enough to hold 40 or 50 gallons of water, it is much smaller and can be installed in places where traditional units would not fit.
Shortly after plumbing became common in the 1800s, people started to want hot water, and in the 1870s, the first water heaters were installed. These included circulation lines to hot water storage tanks, which provided pressure for the hot water.
One of the biggest causes of lower than normal hot water service in the average home is a faulty water heater element. Elements are installed inside the water heater, so expert advice is needed to identify and fix this type of problem.
Did you know that your water heater is constantly demanding power to keep the water supply hot, even when you aren’t home? If you’re interested in learning the alternatives, we can help.
When you live in an older home, you may worry that you’re on borrowed time with your hot water heater. If you’re ready to begin exploring your replacement options, we’re always happy to walk you through the products and the process.
How would you like to save money on hot water and help the planet at the same time? That's possible when you have a plumbing contractor install a solar water heater. By saving on the gas or electricity used by traditional water heaters, a family of four can save an average of nearly 4 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.