Water Heaters Category

Heat pumps can be an energy-efficient alternative for many households. As a result, they are quickly becoming the preferred choice over traditional options such as furnaces and air conditioning units. Unlike these, heat pumps provide both heating and cooling within a single unit. Keep reading for a quick overview of the factors to keep in […]

Hot water is a luxury that you don’t often think about until it’s suddenly gone. Waking up to find you are without hot water is never much fun, and panic may sink in at the thought of getting it fixed. From leaks to much larger issues, a trusted local technician can help solve many common […]

The prospect of repairing a hot water heater can be a bit daunting. How much will it cost? How long will it take? It can be tempting to ignore minor problems, but it’s actually cost-effective to resolve those as promptly as possible. The longer a problem is ignored, the more expensive it will likely become […]

When you need water heater repair, you must act fast. You don’t want to waste any time as long as you have flooding or no hot water. Precious time shouldn’t be spent combing service provider listings.   Figuring out which company you can trust should be done quickly, but you still want to ensure you […]

You may think that the only sign of a water heater problem would be a lack of hot water. Unfortunately, the truth is far more complicated. Hot water heater failure can present itself in a number of ways. You may notice some, but others will be less obvious. If you pay attention to the following […]

Plumbing Project Spotlight We have a lot of experience in historic, older Richmond homes and no space is too small for us. Check out this gas water heater installation our technicians managed to fit into a tight closet. Water heaters are notorious for being an eyesore and taking up valuable space you’d otherwise use for […]

Plumbing Project Spotlight Have you ever considered going tankless? Not only are they more compact, but they are more energy efficient than a conventional water heater. Our client, a Richmond homeowner, called upon us for water heater installation after choosing this Navien tankless model for their home, and look how inconspicuous it is in their storage […]

The Department of Energy has made the final rule regarding new energy efficiency standards for all water heating units.  These standards require higher efficiency ratings on virtually all makes and models of residential gas, electric and oil fired water heaters. The new guidelines go into effect April 16, 2015. Not only do these new standards […]

Water heaters are important to the comfort and functionality of a home. A disruption in hot water supply isn’t just inconvenient, but usually it’s an emergency situation. However, it’s inevitable that over time internal parts can corrode or become covered in mineral buildup. Unless you decide to perform maintenance on your water heater, efficiency is […]