Category: Water Heaters

How Long Does a Water Heater Last? Gas Water Heater Life Expectancy

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Gas Water Heater Basics A slight majority of Americans have gas water heaters (53%); approximately 40% have electric water heaters. The remaining 7% have hybrid, solar or geothermal water heaters. If you're one of the majority of homeowners and you own a gas water heater, you need to know some basic information such as how

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How to Replace an Anode Rod

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Think of an anode rod as the Unsung Hero of your water heater: a good one enhances the performance of MVP (your water heater), and the whole system works better because of it. Read on to learn what that means for homeowners, why you should replace anode rods periodically and how to replace an anode

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Yes, You CAN Extend the Life of Your Water Heater. Here’s How.

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Your water heater is an unsung hero. Thanks to that faithful servant, you have glorious hot showers that help you get going in the morning and relaxing baths at night. (Calgon, take me away!) Your dishwasher wouldn't get those dishes sparkling clean and your laundry would be dingy if it weren't for your trusty water

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Don’t Wait for Hot Water: The Grundfos Comfort System

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You turn on the hot water faucet and wait. You put your hand under it. Nope, still not hot. You wait a little longer and try again. Ah, there it is. Finally. Sound familiar? The average home wastes 31 gallons a day—that’s more than 11,000 gallons a year—waiting for hot water, and the average wait

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Learn From a Charlotte Plumber How to Choose a Water Heater

Maybe your hot water heater is giving you water that’s too hot or too cold—either way, it’s definitely no Goldilocks (just right). Maybe you’ve noticed some corrosion or part damage, or maybe your water heater system is just about old enough to vote. It might be time for a new water heater. Knowing how to

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