Water Heater Resources

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

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.

No one wants to deal with a problem that’s gone out of hand. Here are some warning signs to look out for that indicate you need your water tank serviced. It is recommended that water tanks get serviced every 5 years as a regular check up. Even if there are no problems that seem apparent 5 years marks the half life, or quarter life, of your water heater depending on the type of tank you purchase. Here are some tell tale signs that you need water heater service.

Irregular Water Temperatures

Mineral deposits that build up over time are often

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:

All good things must come to an end; the same applies to your water heater. A well-maintained water heater will serve you well for about a decade, give or take a year on either end of that. But when your heater starts to give out, there are some tell-tale signs that you should have the professionals on speed dial.

Spotty Instances of Hot Water

As heaters get older, even if they are well maintained, they do eventually slip in functionality. The most obvious sign your water heater is on the way out is that you aren’t