April 16, 2022
If you suspect that your plumbing system is due for an upgrade, it’s a good idea to have it professionally inspected so you know for certain what’s wrong.
February 7, 2019
Problems with the water heater often sneak up on homeowners. If yours isn’t providing the hot water you count on, here are potential causes.
July 27, 2017
If your home’s basement or crawlspace is equipped with a sump pump, don’t make the mistake of taking your protection against water infiltration for granted. Periodic sump pump maintenance is essential to benefit from the protection it gives you against:
April 6, 2017
Are you looking forward to an incredible spring vacation? We know it can be exciting, but make sure you don’t leave without taking care of business first. To help you out, we’ve compiled a few ways to prepare your home before you take off:
October 20, 2016
Water heater temperature has a direct impact on water heating costs. The average family in the U.S. with a gas-fired water heater spends over $350 a year for hot water. In many cases, they may be unaware that the thermostat setting on their water heater is higher than necessary or safe. Many water heaters come …
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April 28, 2016
It’s upsetting when you turn on the faucet and discolored hot water pours out, but this can happen for several reasons and they’re not all serious issues. How do you judge whether you need to call a plumbing professional? Learning what your discolored water could mean can help you decide:
March 15, 2016
A water heater is one appliance that’s often taken for granted until it fails suddenly and leaves a homeowner without any hot water, or worse, significant property damage. Thankfully, learning to recognize the telltale signs that the appliance is going bad can let you prevent this type of disaster. By paying attention to the following …
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November 3, 2015
Over time, water heater tanks collect sediment from the water flowing through them. By regularly flushing the tank, you can protect your system from the damage sediment causes.
September 24, 2015
Something as easy as reducing your water heater temperature can lower energy consumption and save money every month. The typical family spends up to one-quarter of its total energy budget on heating water. Turning down the temperature not only saves energy, but also increases the tank’s lifetime and improves safety.
June 23, 2015
Although the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) was passed by Congress in the 1980s, it didn’t begin regulating water heater efficiency standards until 1990. In the years since, as water heater design and manufacturing has evolved, NAECA has periodically made adjustments to the required minimum efficiency of gas-fired and electric water heaters. The latest water …
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