There are few plumbing appliances or fixtures we rely on as much as water heaters.
At Plumbing Solutions, we want you to understand your choices when shopping for a new heater, how to maintain your current heater longer, and how to spot signs of trouble before they become actual trouble. We offer traditional water heater services and tankless water heater services, so you’re covered no matter what your needs.
When it comes to your water heater, it has a single primary function—it heats water. It does it fairly well, the majority of the time, and it by conducting the heat throughout the metal. It then warms up the water that goes through your house when the tap’s turned on. You also know that waterCONTINUE READING »
You may have heard that tankless water heaters are much more energy efficient than traditional water heaters with tanks. That’s true, and the lower energy usage should translate to a lower utility bill. But, exactly how much money does a tankless water heater save you? To help you understand what you should expect, we’ll translateCONTINUE READING »
Everything that uses water collects scale, or calcium and lime build-up, including your tankless water heater. To function properly, it needs regular descaling. However, it’s a bit more challenging to flush and descale a tankless water heater than a tank water heater. We’ll explain why and how you can descale your water heater. Why DoCONTINUE READING »
Have you found yourself waiting at the shower or faucet for hot water, only to realize it is not coming? That might be the frustrating experience you’re faced with if your hot water heater turns off for no reason. What should you do if your gas water heater keeps shutting off and what might beCONTINUE READING »
If you’re switching to a tankless water heater you need to make a choice between a gas vs. an electric tankless water heater. If you’re lucky enough to have access to both power sources in your home, this is a decision you’ll want to spend some time on. The two power types differ in reliability,CONTINUE READING »