Hidden water leaks can go unnoticed, until you notice a large increase in the water bills. It could either be a pin-hole leak that causes water loss slowly over time, or a sudden leak that causes major water loss.
Damage to property can occur rapidly if the leak is not located and repaired quickly. Foundations can be undermined causing structural issues. Lawns can turn into muddy swamps and pavement can buckle. Continue reading “Hidden Water Leaks”
Did you realize that your water heater is the second highest energy using appliance in your home? A 50-gallon electric water heater will cost about $420 per year. If you live where electric rates are higher, it will cost you as much as $600 per year. These “tank type” water heaters consume a lot of that energy keeping the water hot even when you’re not using it, wasting money each year. Now there is a better product available – gas tankless hot water heaters. Continue reading “Benefits Of Tankless Water Heaters”
Water heaters are one of those appliances we rely upon every day. They really are ignored until there is a leak or you run out of hot water.
Whether gas or electric, they are generally very dependable and quiet. Water heaters typically last 10-15 years, but with these 3 simple steps you can extend the life of your water heater even further and save money on costly water heater repairs. Continue reading “3 Easy Ways To Maintain Your Water Heater”
It is very hard to predict when you will need your water heater replaced. There are certain things to watch for.
By following some simple steps, you can avoid the inconvenience and frustration of a leaking water heater. Here are five signs that a water heater repair just won’t cut it and it is time to replace the entire unit: Continue reading “Five Signs You Need To Replace Your Water Heater”
Installing a tankless water heater in your Amherst home can save you space and provide you endless hot water. Installing a tankless water heater is not cheap so having an expert plumber perform the installation is important. Many different variables have to be considered before the installation can begin. If these variables are not taken into consideration you can be left with very expensive cold showers. Continue reading “Tankless Water Heater”
Your natural gas lines may not be the most accessible mechanical fixture in the house, however they are there. Buried away under the home or even, maybe, in the wall space, gas lines provide that important flow essential for helping to cook and keep a home heated.
Perhaps the gas is utilized to turn on and heat your cook-top. No matter what the reasons why you rely on natural gas, you need to be able to safely control the flow of the natural gas. Continue reading “Just How Do I Know when I Have A Gas Line Leak?”
It really is safe to state very few customers know about the new water heater changes that each manufactures have to follow beginning April, 2015. These new water heater changes are going to shake up the water heater market as we know it. I will provide you with a brief overview of the brand-new water heater changes and how you, as a property owner, might be effected.
To make it easier to understand I will break this out into categories we use a lot in Elyria and its surrounding areas: Continue reading “Water Heater Changes 2015”
Plumbers specialize in the installation and repair of water systems. They’re required to obtain a license from the state in which they work in and have a background in various aspects of industrial, domestic, and communal pipe work, water heating, drainage, sewer networking, dynamics of water flow, water storage, temperature adjustment, and dangers of water hazards. Continue reading “History Of The Plumber “
Choosing a gas water heater is perhaps the best choice when installing or replacing a hot water heater in your home because they are much more economical than electric water heaters. In fact, most gas water heaters operate more efficiently than electric water heaters. Considering that hot water heaters are the second largest user of energy in the home, finding a more economical solution is very wise decision. Continue reading “Choosing A Gas Water Heater”
Performing your own plumbing repairs might sound like a great idea. You can do it yourself and save money. How hard can it be? While performing small projects can be simple and obvious, most are not. Here’s a few things you should consider. Continue reading “Why Plumbing Should Be Left To The Pros”
