7 Common Water Heater Questions Answered

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Just because your home has a hot water heater doesn’t necessarily mean that you understand all the ins and outs of how they work. At the same time, in order to be a responsible homeowner, you should have a basic understanding of when to call in the professionals if something is going wrong with your […]

Water Heater Installation 101: Cost and How to Best Prepare

Water Heater Installation 101: Cost & Preparation If you’re dealing with a water heater line leak or you have a hot water heater leaking from the bottom, it’s most likely time for a replacement. A water heater that requires constant fixes may often cause you more money and stress in the long run than a […]

Poor Vendor Communication? Ditch Your Old Vendor For A New One

Poor Vendor Communication? Ditch Your Old Vendor For A New One As a busy property manager, there’s nothing worse than having your time wasted. No property manager likes reviewing rental applications from renters who haven’t followed basic instructions,  no property manager likes chasing down tenants for rent, and no property manager likes losing half of […]

The Difference Between Tankless & Standard Water Heaters

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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TANKLESS & STANDARD WATER HEATERS Your water heater plays an important role in your home, but you likely haven’t given it much thought. As the name suggests, your water heater is responsible for making sure that you have access to warm or hot water to do the laundry, wash dishes, wash your […]

5 Maintenance Tips To Increase The Longevity Of Your Water Heaters

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5 MAINTENANCE TIPS TO INCREASE THE LONGEVITY OF YOUR WATER HEATERS When it comes to taking care of your property, one of the things you have to remember to do is take proper care of all of your house’s major appliances and plumbing fixtures. This includes important systems like your HVAC system as well as […]

How Can I Save Energy With My Water Heater?

How can I save energy with my water heater

HOW CAN I SAVE ENERGY WITH MY WATER HEATER? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, water heaters account for close to 17% of a home’s energy usage annually. This is no small figure, so it makes sense that you would want to find some ways to save energy with your water heater. Fortunately, there are […]

Sometimes I Hear a Rumbling Noise or a Loud Bang With My Water Heater

What is Causing that Noise Coming from My Water Heater? Your water heater is meant to provide you with hot water for showers, washing dishes, doing your laundry, and whatever else you might need. Understandably, you might find it disturbing to hear strange noises coming from your water heater. If this happens, it could be […]

How Can I Tell How Old My Water Heater Is?

Whether your water heater isn’t heating water like it is supposed to, is leaking, or making strange noises, you might have a problem that needs addressing. Unfortunately, most household appliances won’t last indefinitely, but you may be able to repair an issue if you can identify your make, model, and the age of your unit. […]

How Many Years Does a Hot Water Heater Last?

Like any other appliance, a hot water heater will break down over time will eventually need replacement. Few people appreciate taking cold showers, so ideally, you’d want to identify a failing water heater and get it replaced before it stops working altogether. If you wait too long to replace your unit, it could lead to […]

Tankless Electric Water Heaters

While storage tank water heaters are the most common type used, homeowners are increasingly switching to on-demand or tankless electric water heaters. Instead of holding water in reserve, these heaters produce hot water only when you turn on the faucet, start the dishwasher, or otherwise use something calling for hot water. According to the Department […]