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How to Flush Your Water Heater

September 15, 2023
Homeowner Tips, Water Heater, Water Heater Efficiency

Flushing a water heater is a little-known, but crucial maintenance task that every homeowner should prioritize. Here’s why: Over time, sediment and mineral deposits can accumulate at the bottom of the tank, particularly in hard water areas. This buildup not only reduces the heating efficiency of the...

Water Softener System Basics

August 25, 2023
Homeowner Tips, Water Heater

Understanding the fundamentals of a home water softener system is a crucial aspect of responsible home ownership, offering lots of reasons why you should have a basic understanding of how they work. First, a home water softener system plays a pivotal role in maintaining the overall quality and longevity...

How Does a Hot Water Heater Work?

July 12, 2022
Energy Efficiency, Homeowner Tips, Plumbing, Water Heater, Water Heater Efficiency

Our man William Frew, Owner and Master plumber at Sunshine Home Services (aka “Video Plumber”), shares with us the ins and outs of how a hot water heater works. This is an excellent video for aspiring “do it yourselfers” interested in learning the basics of water heater operations....

Water Heater 101

January 17, 2020
Homeowner Tips, Plumbing, Water Heater, Water Heater Efficiency

Water heaters can be one of the bigger appliance replacements we need to make as home owners. While we use water heaters every day, because we don’t look at them frequently like other appliances, they can become an “out of sight, out of mind” scenario that ends up costing more money and inconvenience. Here...

Tankless vs Traditional Water Heaters

March 9, 2016
Energy Efficiency, Homeowner Tips, Property Manager, Real Estate, Water Heater, Water Heater Efficiency

We get lots of questions about tankless water heaters, and we think they are good questions to ask. For some people and situations, they are a perfect fit, while a traditional water heater may be better for others. Let’s take a look at the most important components of each. WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER...

How the New Water Heater Regulations will Effect Homeowners

April 6, 2015
Energy Efficiency, Homeowner Tips, Property Manager, Real Estate, Water Heater, Water Heater Efficiency

By now, we are sure you are aware of the new Water Heater Regulations, but, as with anything new, it is good to have additional information and perspectives. As early as April 2 nd, supply houses were running low or out of older water heaters as they were being bought up in the typical supply vs....

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