Does Turning Up My Water Heater Make Hot Water Last Longer?

Does Turning Up My Water Heater Make Hot Water Last Longer? 1. What actually determines how long hot water lasts? How long your hot water lasts is controlled by: Tank size (example: 40- or 50-gallon tank) How much hot water your home uses The incoming cold water temperature The recovery rate of the heater (how fast it reheat... More
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Do I need a permit to replace my water heater in the Raleigh area?

Do I need a permit to replace my water heater in Raleigh or Wake County? Not always. In North Carolina, “like for like” replacements done by a licensed contractor generally don’t require a permit as long as the existing installation already meets current code. What qualifies as a “like for like” replacement? Same fuel type ... More
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Water Softener Maintenance Guide: Lifetime Cost

When you opt to purchase a salt-based water softener you aren’t simply going to pay for the unit. Over the average 10-to-15-year life cycle of your salt-based water softener you will also incur three primary expenses: salt bags, routine maintenance, and the additional cost of paying for your water twice (once as it enters your home and once ... More
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How to bridge the gap between tankless and traditional tanked water heaters.

Alternate water heating solutions and tank boosters With the advancements made to modern water heating, we now have many more options than what was traditionally available for replacement water heaters.  Although tankless water heaters continue to become more popular there are often times when a complete conversion to a full blown tankless ... More

Tank Booster

Tank boosters can be added to most standard water heaters.  The installment of a tank booster helps bring a constant, steady temperature of water to all faucets.  More
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Can a Water Heater Be Fixed or Repaired

Water Heater Repair: Can It Be Fixed or Should You Replace It? It happened. You stepped into the shower expecting warm water and were greeted by an icy blast. Or maybe your water heater has started making loud rumbling sounds, your hot water looks rusty, or the tank is leaking. When your water heater stops working, the first question is ... More
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How Often Should I Have My Plumbing Inspected?

Homeowners should make sure their plumbing is inspected frequently. As with many things, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and preventing major plumbing disasters on your property is well worth it. Even a small leak, over time, can lead to foundation issues, mold and mildew, rotten wood, and other expensive water damage. Avoid ... More
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These Days, This Business Is Often a Tankless Job

Installing water heaters has, for many decades, meant hauling giant tanks around and setting them up in people’s homes. But, increasingly, it’s becoming light work. Rather than the traditional tanks of hot water, there are now energy efficient water heaters that heat water as you need it. This is an advantage on many levels, although ... More
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Is a Hybrid Water Heater Right for You?

New Year, New Water Heater This year are you considering replacing that old water heater that seems to be more trouble than it’s worth? The best new technology in the water heater world seems to be in the area of hybrid models. Just like many areas of modern life, the technology is advancing quickly and solving old issues that used to ... More
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How To Make Efficient Use of Your Home’s Hot Water Heater

If you’re trying to create a more efficient (and wallet friendly) environment in your home when it comes to power consumption, you may have noticed that your hot water heater isn’t the most cooperative partner. Whereas many home appliances, such as washers and dryers, come with obvious energy saving options, standard water heaters and ... More