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Drip Leg (Sediment Trap) for Fuel Piping

What is a drip leg?  And what is the difference between a proper and improper one? A drip leg, or also commonly called a sediment trap, is used on fuel piping to prevent sediment, debris, and moisture from entering a gas appliance or fuel regulator.  They're required to be installed in a manner that meets or exceeds ... More

Response to novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

As stay-at-home orders are released in Wake and surrounding counties, NCWaterHeaters.com and our trade divisions have the following guidelines in place. *We are considered essential personnel during this time and will be able to address your plumbing needs. *NCWaterHeaters.com and Plumbing have additional protective measures in place. ... More
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Tankless Water Heaters And Cold Weather

Will my tankless water heater freeze in the winter?  This is a question that comes up fairly often with customers who are looking a tanked water heater to a tankless water heater as well as those customers whom have already made the switch.    The majority of the most popular tankless water heaters on the market currently do come with a ... More
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5 Water Heater Safety Tips You Should Know

If you’ve ever taken a shower and enjoyed the warmth of the water trickling down your head, only to experience the frigid rush of the water turning cold after a few minutes – you understand that your water heater is an important component of your home! Tank water heaters are household/commercial devices that consist of a cylindrical ... More
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How Flood Stops Can Prevent Water Heater Leaks

The number of times the average Raleigh Durham area resident thinks about their water heater every year can likely be counted on one hand. Water heaters do not require a lot of upkeep, so as long as they are doing their job, and the water stays hot, they are out of sight and out of mind.   Over many years, water heaters begin to ... More

Raleigh Kitchen Remodel – Before & After

This post is from our sister website, NC Home Remodeling.  NC Home Remodeling in Raleigh is an expert at taking out-of-date kitchens and putting a plan in action to maximize the potential of the space. We always want to take into account the client’s vision for their kitchen, as well. In the case below, the owner wanted to remodel the ... More
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How to Prepare Your Water Heater for Winter

In North Carolina, we are not known for necessarily being the most prepared when harsh winter weather arrives. Some now-famous pictures of the “snowpocalypse” of 2014 made Raleigh look particularly bad. But we do have bad storms many years, so it’s important for homeowners to take all potential hazards into account. Making sure your ... More
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The Plumbys: Honoring The Internet’s Worst Plumbing

As we wade into the depths of awards season, it seems appropriate that we honor the highest (lowest) achievements (disasters) in and create a stirring (terrifying) tribute to some of the most awe-inspiring (ok, that’s accurate) plumbing jobs we could find on the internet. We hope this motivates you to do your research when hiring plumbers ... More