If you want to work on a water heater that has a tank, it is a great idea to drain it. This water is very heavy and can be quite hot so you have to be careful when you do this. A lot of manufacturers recommend that you do this every year to remove the […]
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Water heaters come in a variety of sizes. It can be challenging to transport them from the store or home to another location. Depending on the type and size of your water heater, you may need special equipment and procedures to transport it. If you’re moving or renovating your home, there are several ways you
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In most homes, the hot water heater is located directly adjacent to the main water supply. If you’re shutting off the water main to your home or property, you may wonder whether you need to turn off your hot water heater as well. You do not need to shut off your hot water heater specifically;
It can be annoying if you get only cold water from a faucet or tap. Only getting lukewarm water from your cold tap is also not ideal. During hot summer days, you often want some refreshing water. Luckily this is often quite easy to solve so that you can enjoy your cold water again. Let’s
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The cost of a hot water heater replacement is usually driven by more than the price of a new water heater. The labor and other parts also affect the final cost. This article focuses on hot water heater replacement costs in the USA. It gives a general idea of the cost of hot water heater
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Carbon Monoxide can build up in your house as it is produced by devices that burn fuel. Although carbon monoxide gas is colorless and odorless, it can be dangerous! Luckily, there are carbon monoxide detectors on the market with sensors that can measure the carbon monoxide levels in the air and give you a loud
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If you have an older water heater, it can be interesting to add an insulation cover. As with any other part of your home, a well-insulated water heater will save you money on your energy bills. This cover is quite cheap and can often be recouped in a few years (depending on your weather and
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Every home has a boiler that heats the water for showers and toilets. The boiler operates at a certain pressure, which is needed to get the water flowing. If a boiler operates at a higher pressure than is required to operate it, pressure will build up in the system. This is known as pressure build-up
Leaking water heaters can be annoying— and big repairs. The cause of a leak can be tricky to pinpoint and even trickier to fix. The good news is that with a little know-how, you can get that old water heater back in working order. Here’s everything you need to know about leaking water heaters. How
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The primary function of a water heater drain pan is to catch any residual water from the water heater. The water heater drain pan is also necessary to prevent flooding in your home. If the residual water from the water heater doesn’t get trapped in the pan, it can overflow and cause water damage to
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