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Water Heater Basics A tank water heater is an insulated tank with a gas or electric heat source underneath it. Heat rises through the water heater tank, heating the water inside. When you use hot water from the tank, cold water from the water supply flows into the tank to replace it.  The time it … [Read More]

The Benefits of Draining Your Water Tank There are countless benefits to draining a water heater regularly, including a boost in overall efficiency. Lower Energy Bills Can draining a water tank save money on energy bills? Yes. It takes longer to heat a calcified water tank which means that the tank needs to exert more … [Read More]

How Tankless Water Heaters Work Tankless or on-demand water heaters heat your water only when you need it. This type of water heater can heat 2-5 gallons of water per minute using your fuel source. The unit will swing into action when anyone in your home opens a hot water faucet. Pros Some of the … [Read More]

Naturally Expanding Pipes – Ticking and Creaking Most home water heater units use copper piping. Copper pipes expand when hot water runs through them and reduce when the hot water is no longer flowing. This expansion and reduction are normal. At installation, piping for appliances such as water heaters fit snuggly behind walls and within … [Read More]