It feels nice to get your hands dirty and fix something around the house, but when it comes to plumbing, not all tasks are that simple. What you see on the surface may look completely different once you get into the pipes. There are a few reasons that you should call...
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Water Heaters
Benefits of Tankless Water Heaters: Is it Time to Switch?
It’s great to have a supply of hot water sitting in a tank at the ready, but what if you could have seemingly endless hot water without the tank running cold? That’s exactly what tankless water heaters are designed to do. Instead of paying to keep a boiler on all day...
Can You Flush a Water Heater on Your Own?
You rely on your water heater numerous times a day, from washing your hands to doing the dishes. Water heaters typically are reliable, running consistently without a lot of required maintenance. However, at least one time a year, it is a good idea to flush your water...
What’s That Smell Coming From the Water Heater?
Imagine this: you are ready to take that refreshing hot shower. But all of a sudden, the water from the faucet starts smelling like rotten eggs. This is not a scenario you would like to face. So, what makes water heaters smell awful? The reason is the generation of a...
Why Your Water Heater is Making that Popping Sound
So you’ve noticed that when you’re near your water heater it’s making a peculiar sound. The noise you’re hearing could be described as a popping, rumbling, or maybe a knocking noise. This type of noise means that there is sediment built up at the bottom of your water...