6 Tips to Avoid Water Heater Repair

If you are in the market for a new water heater, you probably have a lot of questions about the options that are available and which type of water heater is best for you. Use this guide to help you find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about water heaters. Q. I need a new water heater. What are some of the major factors that I should consider before making a purchase? A. First, consider the...

Are you one of the many home and small business owners who have invested in a tankless or on-demand water heater? If so, then you are just one of many who have a tankless water heater in Orange County who should be aware of the importance of dealing with lime scales that form on the heat exchange elements of your water heater. Why should you keep your water heater lime scale free? The simple answer is that these lime scales...

A standard water heater will usually last anywhere from 8 to 15 years. Whether your water heater lasts 8 years or 15 years depends largely on how well you take care of it. Water heater tanks are usually made of steel with an interior lining of glass or porcelain. Over time and the normal aging process, the tank begins to oxidize and deteriorate. In addition, sediment from the water accumulates in the water heater tank. The sediment can create clogs...

As consumers become more and more aware of the importance of conserving energy and water, our household appliances are becoming more efficient. You may have an energy efficient refrigerator in your kitchen, low-flow toilets in your bathrooms, and water-conserving washer in your laundry room. Well, your water heater could probably use an energy efficient upgrade, too. The US Department of Energy is introducing new standards that will become effective in April 2015. Those standards will require all residential water heaters...

If your water heater isn’t getting as hot as you would like or the hot water isn’t lasting as long as you think it should, it can be tempting to ignore the problem and just deal with the poor hot water supply. After all, replacing your water heater is a big expense. Many people would rather put the problem out of their mind than deal with the trouble and expense of fixing it. However, a water heater problem isn’t always...