One of the questions we get asked a lot is this one: when should I replace my hot water tank? How long will it last? It’s a good question! Unfortunately, the decision to replace your home’s hot water is often made for you when the one you have fails. You really ought to take the…
When the time comes to replace your hot water heater, you’ll need to decide what size is right for your family. If you get a tank that’s too large, you’ll drive up the cost of your utilities and waste money. On the other hand, get a tank that’s too small and you’ll run out of…
A good friend of ours in the real estate business told us that 2016 was a good year for first-time home buyers in Northeast Ohio. That got us to thinking! What advice would we give to first-time home buyers to help them avoid plumbing problems in their new home. Around the lunch table, we probably…
Is your hot water tank having trouble keeping up with demand? You know, it works fine when there’s only a couple people in the house. But the moment you have out-of-town guests, you sheepishly announce the need to stagger showers in order to keep the hot water flowing.
From time to time, all of us experience low water pressure. Most of the time, the problem lies with your plumbing system. Please note that you should never ignore low water pressure. Doing so could create major headaches down the road. If you can’t locate the source of the problem yourself, you should definitely call…
The quality of water heaters keeps improving, and today’s energy efficient models will give you a long life of hot water comfort. But let’s face it, nothing lasts forever, and your hot water tank is no exception. Here are some things to do to extend the life of your water heater to get the most…
Some people want to do every repair themselves. They thrive on the challenges that crop up with owning a home. They actually enjoy wrestling a problem to the ground and coming out the victor – it’s almost an obsession, and we think that’s perfectly okay.
When your water heater gets old, the first thought that comes to most homeowners’ minds is a finding a replacement. To worsen the dilemma, you have to choose between two alternatives with their own unique set of rewards. Most people choose the cheaper alternative. However, this may not be a good choice because it might…
Tankless water heaters first arrived on the North American marketplace in the early 1980s, but primitive technology limited their popularity until much more recently. Homeowners faced with unexpected plumbing repairs need good, honest, non-technical information in order to make the best buying decisions. That’s why we’re offering you:
The decision to replace your home’s hot water heater may be made for you, when the unit fails. You need time to choose wisely, so waiting until catastrophic failure, such as a flood from a ruptured tank, is not wise. Recognize the four signs of the need for a new water heater and your careful planning…
