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Water Heaters

Tank-Type or Storage Water Heaters are the most common type found in residential and commercial buildings in the United States. Water is kept continuously hot and ready for use in a tank found inside or outside the residence. The average lifespan of a traditional storage type water heater is 8-12 years. There is nothing worse than realizing you need to replace your water heater too late! Your hot morning showers are turning cold and that is a sure sign that your water heater has sprung or leak or stopped working...

Installation & Maintenance

Installing a new water heater or replacing an old heater is a fairly basic task. To remove your existing water heater make sure you follow these steps:

If you heater is gas powered make sure you shut-off the gas in your home.
Turn off the water supply in your home and turn all the hot water faucets on to drain any existing water in the pipes.
Disconnect or cut the piping connecting to the water heater.

Once the old tank is removed follow these steps to add the new water heater:

Clean the area where the water heater will be installed.
Re-Connect piping to the new water heater.
Keep the hot water faucets in your home on and turn the water back on. This will help remove any air trapped in the lines.

Maintenance Tips:

Drain your water heater twice a year to get rid of any sediment build-up.

If your water heater has a "vacation mode" setting make sure you use this when you leave for 5 days or more. You will save money on your heating and water bill.

For more information, please visit:
www.newwaterheaters.com
www.tank-lesswaterheaters.com

Choosing a Contractor

We have included a few general questions you should ask your contractor before starting any repiping or plumbing job.

What Should I ask my Contractor?

Are they experienced with this type of work? Can they provide past references?
How long will the job take?
Can the contractor guarantee a completion date?
Will they assist in obtaining the necessary permits for the job?
What type of repiping material will they be using? Copper or Plastic and why?
Will you need to replace your exterior piping from the city water main to your home?

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