FAQs

Picture this: you’re enjoying a nice warm shower when all of a sudden the water turns ice cold. We’ve all been there and it’s not a great place to be. The average American uses about ten gallons of water per-shower, whereas the average water heater is about 50 gallons. If one shower taking 20% of your hot water doesn’t sound appealing to you, you may consider buying a water heater booster.

What’s a Booster?

A booster is a small accessory device that is installed directly on the water line of or over the water heater. It’s designed to improve just about every aspect of your water heater: pressure, capacity, and efficiency. Be it gas, electric, or even solar, a booster acts as an all around improvement to your water heater no matter its variety.

Improved Water…

As a homeowner making changes — or a prospective homeowner looking for that “forever” home, there are TONS of things to consider before making a purchase of any sort! Most importantly, you’re going to want to know the inner workings of the appliances, heavy machines, and what kind of role they’re currently playing in the home. Water heaters become a part of this process, and a tankless water heater might be exactly what you need to feel at ease and prepared!

Lifespan

Generally, you’ll find that a tankless water heater tends to have a longer lifespan than its opposite counterpart. This is great for many because in a home you plan on being in, well, forever, this can reduce your overall costs and allow you to take advantage of extra money in your pocket as repair and replacement may not…

A water heater is among your home’s most essential components. Whether you’re taking a shower or washing dishes, you need a steady supply of clean, hot water. Unfortunately, this essential appliance can fall victim to the effects of corrosion, making it necessary to get a repair or even a water heater replacement.

What Is Corrosion?

Corrosion is essentially the chemical reaction between water, oxygen, and a metal surface. This oxidation can quickly wear down an appliance. Fortunately, water heaters have unique design features that help prevent and minimize corrosion.

Why Do Water Heaters Develop Corrosion?

Typically, water heaters only start to experience corrosion after many years of use. The tank’s steel liner is protected by glass, which helps prevent a buildup of rust. As the unit starts to age, small cracks in the glass can develop. Corrosion is then more likely…

Your water heater isn’t something you think about until you need to. Tucked away in the garage, you just don’t notice it until it stops working and needs to be repaired or replaced. Even if your water heater is still working, it’s a good idea to evaluate older equipment to ensure it’s working efficiently. If your home is older and the water heater hasn’t been replaced in some time, you may be paying more than you need to for hot water. Here are some things you must consider before purchasing a water heater in California.

When It’s Time For A New Water Heater

You may be tempted to head down to your local big box home center and select a water heater to install yourself. However, there are several reasons this isn’t…

A properly installed and maintained water heater will operate efficiently and effectively for years after it’s purchase. And while most systems are more than suited to keeping your household comfortable, we at Payless believe even good things can be made better. That’s why we’ve compiled this quick list of five water heater accessories you can purchase and install to improve the effectiveness and safety of your equipment.

1. Timers Perfect for the energy-conscious customer, these devices help cut down on the power your heater draws when not in-use. These devices get wired directly into the unit’s electrical supply and can be set so the water heater only draws electricity at specified times, making sure your water heater is never acting like an energy vampire.
2. Expansion Tanks These are pretty simple, as they…

Tankless water heaters can do a lot for a savvy Burbank homeowner. Keeping your water hot and comfortable with limited maintenance is obviously the main draw to a tankless system, but there’s got to be more to it than that, right? Indeed there is. Tankless water heaters have seen a massive boom in popularity in recent years, and when you consider their many benefits to a Burbank household, it’s not hard to see why.

Unlimited Hot Water

The biggest talking point you’ll hear for a tankless setup is the fact that it doesn’t put a cap on your hot water. And we’re not going to lie, that’s a pretty big bonus. We’ve all experienced the pain of running out of hot water at the least convenient moments. A tankless water heater ensures that never again will your comfortable showers be…

There’s a lot that goes into home maintenance, especially in sunny, idyllic Southern California homes. And in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s very easy to overlook the common water heater as an important asset to your home. An improperly functioning water heater can seriously damage your home’s comfort and even its structural integrity. The easiest way to keep something to the forefront of your mind is to remind yourself why they’re important in the first place.

Comfort:

You need hot water. Just a simple fact of modern living. Temperature controlled water is an expected comfort of a modern SoCal home. From hot showers to warm soap to washing your hands, to even physically heating your home in some aspects, hot water does it all. So when you’re out of hot water, you need…

In our experience, there’s never a good time to see your water heater stop working. It’s such a core part of what makes your home comfortable that losing it even for a few hours can be a massive problem. While you can always call us at Payless to fix any and all issues with your system, we think transparency is important and want you to know exactly what’s wrong with your water heater.  We’ve looked at our records and narrowed down some of the most common reasons water heater stop working.

1. Poor Installation: Just like a carpenter needs the right tools for the right job you water heater system needs to be properly fitted to your home and your needs. Often, new homeowners find that the previous owners did a slipshod job of installing the water heater. Maybe you…

Every household has different needs dependent on the people that live there. One thing all homes have in common is finding the right fit for your water heater. In order to discover what will suit your family best there are a few things to keep in mind.

Firstly, the Water Heater Capacity, secondly, the First Hour Rating, and lastly, your Personal Peak water demand.

WATER HEATER CAPACITY PER PERSON

The water heater capacity for one person is recommended to be 10-15 gallons per person.

For family’s it is recommended:

• Two people: 30-40 gallons
• Three people: 40-50 gallons
• Four people: 50-60 gallons
• Five people: 60-80 gallons

While choosing a water heater, it is also important to keep in mind your family and how it functions. Do people in your household take long showers? What hours of the day do…

Preserving your home and its components are integral parts of being an actual homeowner — and while it may seem as if certain areas and appliances can go a few extra days or weeks without a second look when something seems off, your water heater is an extremely important factor to never take advantage of. Without a properly functioning water heater, your home (or even business) may sustain unwanted costs, damage, and other issues associated with the unit itself. It’s for these reasons (and more) that the importance of a quality water heater install becomes a necessity, and we’ve got a few reasons below.

Reducing Home Damage

The last thing a new or existing homeowner wants to come home to is water damage due to a faulty or poor installation. Not only does this drive up costs for the entire…