When it’s time to replace your water heater, you want a water heater that’s the right size for your home. Here’s how to figure it out. When choosing your water heater, first figure out your home’s first-hour rating (also known as an FHR). A home’s FHR indicates the amount of hot water a water heater…
Water Heaters
Signs It May Be Time to Replace Your Water Heater
A water heater is something most homeowners don’t think a lot about. It sits in the garage or basement and provides the hot water for the household. But your water heater can cause significant problems if not replaced at the end of its life span. Here are five signs it may be time to replace…
Plumbing Tips: Should You Install a Tankless Water Heater?
For a long time, water heaters with tanks dominated the market, but tankless water heaters have emerged as a strong competitor. Before we dive in and compare the two systems, it’s essential to understand how tankless water heaters work (also called a demand water heater). Is a tankless water heater right for you? How Tankless Water…
Maintenance and Prevention: Draining your Water Heater
Water heaters are one of the most important appliances in our home. Without them, we couldn’t take a hot shower or bath, clean dishes, or wash clothes. That’s why it’s essential to keep your unit up and running with regular maintenance checks for leaks and by draining the tank periodically. How does draining the water…
Plumbing Tips: Why Does It Take so Long for My Shower to Get Hot Water?
You’re waiting for what seems like hours. And it costs you money as wasted water runs down the drain. But you’re not going to get in until it’s nice and warm. So why do showers take so long to heat up? Is it time to replace your water heater? Several factors can influence how long…
Is It Time To Replace Your Water Heater?
A water heater can last 8 to 12 years, sometimes more depending on the manufacturer. So what are some of the things you can do to prevent a water heater leak? Here are a few things you can do: Check the connections into and out of the water heater for corrosion or wear and tear.…
