Category Archive For "Plumbing"
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How to Adjust Water Heater Temperature
Do you find that your hot water is way too hot? Maybe it isn’t quite hot enough? Sounds like you need to adjust the temperature of your hot water heater. It isn’t a difficult job, but depending on the type of water heater that you have it can differ quite a bit.
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How to Choose a New Water Heater
Water heaters are a necessary part of every home. Unfortunately, even the best water heater will need replaced at some point. You may be wondering what you should be looking for when you are looking to replace your water heater. Here are some of the things that you should keep in mind when you are …
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How to Save Money and Energy on Your Hot Water Heater Consumption
Hot water is an amazing luxury — one that should not be taken for granted. Families and individuals in the household should take steps to only use the hot water they need in order to prevent being wasteful and harmful to the environment, not to mention to prevent kicking themselves every time the utility bill …
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What is the Right Size Water Heater?
If it is time to replace your water heater, then you may be wondering what size is the correct size for your house. Of course, there is no one right answer to this question. There are several factors to consider, such as: Peak Demand in Gallons per Minute Number of People in the House What …
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What to Do If My Hot Water Heater Isn’t Working
Hot water heaters are relatively simple appliances, but that does not mean they are immune to breaking down or becoming faulty from time to time. Waking up and having no hot water to shower in is an unpleasant experience, and finding smelly or odd colored water can be even worse. To help you know what …
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What Is the Best Temperature to Set My Water Heater To?
When it comes to water heater temperatures, there are two main opposing camps. Some tout the savings and safety that comes with setting the temperature lower, and others say that 140 °F is the only safe temperature to use. So who is right? The truth is that there are merits to both schools of thought, …
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Comparing and Contrasting Gas vs. Electric Water Heaters
Nearly every household in America has one of two types of water heaters: gas or electric. The decision of which fuel source to go with ultimately comes down to personal choice and the benefits you seek out of the heater. Assuming you are using the standard storage tank model of water heater, here are some …
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Water Heater Leaking: What Should you Do?
So you head down into the basement utility room and notice a puddle under the water heater that wasn’t there before. What should you do?
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Water Heater Efficiency Ratings
Nobody wants to pay more for energy bills than they have to. This is why you should be very careful with the appliances you buy. Most modern appliances carry with them efficiency ratings so that you can compare just how much they are going to add to your monthly energy bills. Water heaters are no …
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Accessories to Make Your Water Heater More Efficient
One of the unsung heroes in your home is the hot water heater. It is always there for you when you want to get your dishes clean or when you want a nice, hot shower. While you might not have thought of it, there are some things you can do purchase to make your hot …
