The Importance of a Quality Water Heater Install
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…
What permits are required for water heater installation in California?
A city or county permit is required for water heater replacements and new installs in California. The permit ensures the work meets building code for venting, seismic strapping, and safety valve requirements. We pull and close all permits on your behalf.
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…
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…
Tankless vs Traditional: What’s The Difference?
Tankless vs. tank water heater. When choosing the right appliance for your home, many owners tend to eventually break down their choices between two different and best suiting options. Of course, this decision is based on a number of factors. What is best for my home? What operates at the lowest cost? Is this powerful enough for my home? The list, while seemingly going on and on, comes down to two major options when it comes to a water heater — tankless vs traditional. So in the eyes of the consumer picking one for their home, what’s best, and what differences can be seen between both?
Tankless
The California area has certainly been subject to its fair share of droughts throughout the years — and because of that, tankless water heaters have risen in popularity! For larger properties and…
How Many Years Does A Water Heater Last?
When making a sizable purchase for your home, it’s pretty standard to ask yourself and the company you’re buying the item from a few questions. When the health of, let’s say your home’s hot water is at stake, a number of those questions should be at the forefront of your purchase, and the person you’re buying from should certainly have the answers! In terms of a hot water heater, a common question that many people have usually involves how long it will last. And while there’s a range to use as a rule of thumb, generally there are other factors that go with the longevity predictions.
Maintenance
If you’re a set it and forget it type, there’s a good chance that something simple like your water heater won’t last as long as it theoretically could. Because these appliances are constantly…
Do I Need More Than One Water Heater?
In gauging the amount of hot water that your home or business needs, it might occur to you that one day, the amount of hot water produced by your water heater simply isn’t enough. And while that might sound like a small issue for some, it can be rather annoying when there’s a large demand for hot water without the resources to actually provide for it. Below are a few things to keep in mind when considering if a second hot water heater is for you or not.
Why Do You Think You Need It?
There’s a difference in thinking you need something and actually having a need for it. In many cases, people tend to believe that another hot water is the answer if their current one is small, and a larger replacement is a little out of budget.…
3 Signs You Should Start Looking for a Water Heater Replacement
Under normal conditions, your water heater should adequately meet your home’s hot water needs for many years with little to no trouble. On average, tank-type water heaters generally last about 10 to 12 years, and if you own a high-quality tankless model (like a Noritz), you can expect to get more than 20 years out of it. However, as we all know, nothing lasts forever, so it can help to understand what signs indicate that your water heater may be nearing the end of its lifespan.
WHEN TO START LOOKING FOR A NEW WATER HEATER
If you spot one or more of the signs below, it’s time to consider shopping for your next water heater.
Cloudy, Rusty, or Discolored Water
If you notice poor-quality water coming out of your faucets only when you turn on hot water,…
Most Common Reasons Water Heaters Stop Working
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.
- 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…
Finding the Right Water Heater to Fit Your Household
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…
