5 Pro Tips to Reduce Your Water Usage
When you conserve water at home, it lowers your utility bill, and it also helps out your community and the world. Even though 71 percent of our planet is covered in water, less than 1 percent of that is available for human use! Though reducing your water usage may be important to you, you might also be unsure of what actually works, what doesn’t, and what will be realistic for your lifestyle. That’s why we’ve put together this list of practical water-saving tips below.
Even implementing just a few of these tips will help you lower your water bill and conserve one of our planet’s most precious resources.
1. Add an aerator to your sink faucets.
A lot of water can go down the drain while you spend 20 seconds or more properly washing your hands. An aerator goes right into…
Testing Water Heater Performance
It’s easy to think of the appliances in your home as something similar to a “set it and forget it” piece of machinery — and in very few cases, you might be right! However when it comes to your water heater, “set it and forget it” should never be something to live by. Just like many other things, your water heater needs attention in order to confirm it’s working as it should, and testing performance is a great place to start and determine how it’s working. See a few ways you can test the performance below!
No Power
In the case of an electric water heater, it needs power to efficiently heat water and send it over to your shower, faucets, and other appliances that use the water. However when there’s no power, the lack of hot water can be…
How To Choose The Right Water Heater
Do you need help choosing the right water heater? You’re at the right place! The choices are endless, from a tankless water heater vs. tank water heater to gas vs. electric water heater options, and varying sizes and capacities. Let us help you choose the right water heater with key factors to consider, included below!
Tankless Water Heaters vs. Tank Water Heaters
Each type, whether tankless or traditional tank model, has its advantages and disadvantages. Let’s take a look at them!
Tank Water Heaters
Traditional tank water heaters store a large volume of hot water in a tank, which is constantly heated and ready to use. The tank sizes can vary from 20 to 120 gallons, depending on the household’s needs. When you turn on a hot…
Some Benefits of Installing A Tankless Water Heater in Burbank
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…
Is A Solar Water Heater Right For You?
When selecting a new water heater, energy-efficiency is an important factor to consider. Oil and electricity-based equipment tend to use more energy and run up your bills in the process. But the modern age has brought us a third option for water heating: solar. A solar-powered water heater can provide you the same level of comfort as traditional products with much lower energy costs. Could this variety of water heater be right for you?
Energy/Cost Efficiency
The most obvious reason to go for solar is that they’re good for your wallet and the environment. Unlike heaters that run on oil or electricity, solar heaters run on an unlimited resource. Sunlight is free and you’re never going to run out of it, meaning you don’t have to worry about the paying local electric company or burning fossil…
How Soon Can Your Technicians Visit My Property?
If you are experiencing an emergency, do not hesitate to reach out to our expert technicians immediately. We offer emergency services around the clock. If this is not an emergency and you are looking to schedule an appointment, either fill out the form at the bottom of this page or contact our team by calling (888) 548-5632 today. Our main goal is to ensure your water heater is up-and running as soon as possible.
What to Consider Before Purchasing a Water Heater In California
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…
Why Your Water Heater Installation Matters
Keeping your home in working condition is one of the responsibilities incumbent on being a homeowner. It’s a complicated ecosystem of plumbing and HVAC lines that needs to stay in tip-top shape in order to perform up to your standards. Your hot water heater is an invaluable part of that ecosystem, and without the hot water it provides, your home becomes a little less comfortable, a little less inviting, and a little less home-y to yourself and any guests you may entertain. As such, its installation, and making sure that process is done professionally and correctly, is of the utmost importance.
In the interest of clearing the air, we’ve narrowed down the four most wide-spread misconceptions about water heaters. Time to set the record straight.
- Eliminating Home Damages The last thing you want to see is water…
Is My Water Heater Due For Replacement?
As a home or business owner, it’s important to know when the investments you make are due for a refresh, replacement, or simple maintenance to keep them working as they should. For most, this notion usually applies only after something has seemingly gone very wrong, and an emergency service is needed. With a bit of planning however, there are a number of ways to tell if you should be considering a replacement for your appliance, or something similar. When it comes to your water heater, there are a few things to consider, a few things to look out for, and a number of factors involved in the process. See below and determine if you’re up for a water heater replacement in the near future.
Performance Benchmarks
It’s easy to continue looking at how your hot water has been operating at…
Plumbing Issues That Can Cause Water Heater Issues
As someone who owns a home, ensuring that things are consistently running in tip-top shape becomes, and should always remain a priority. It’s important to always treat your home like an investment — and proper investments need care and attention! When it comes to your plumbing, a lot can be tied back to your water heater, and it can be a sign that something is wrong. Below are a few key things you can inspect to diagnose a potential issue going unseen at your home.
Rusty Water
Many homeowners will never take a good look at their water on a frequent basis. More often than not, they’re pouring it into a glass or a pot and going about their business. However taking a closer look can really pay off. A slight change in water color means that in many cases,…
