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How to vet contractors and plumbers for home repairs

As many people are still recovering from the crippling winter storm, they're now having to worry about price gouging when they hire plumbers. Heather Sullivan has tips to help you avoid astronomical numbers.

10 beginner plumbing tips everyone should know

Hey guys! We actually just got back from 10 days away, up to Maine visiting family and completely unwinding without cell or internet for a few of those days. Sorry for the crickets in the comments and on social media. Speaking of crickets, we didn’t really see much wildlife on our vacation (that transition works, right?), which is a bummer because I was really hoping to see a moose because I haven’t for many years and everyone has been talking about seeing a…

How To Fix a Water Heater, Or Install a New One

3 Signs That You Have a Leaky Water Heater

A leaky water heater can mean wasted water and decreased efficiency, and we wanted to let you know of some signs that can signal your water heater is leaking.

Steps to Take When Flushing Out a Tankless Water Heater

Regularly flushing out tankless water heaters is highly recommended. This gets rid of buildup, scale and removes contaminants. Alongside other maintenance tasks (i.e. corrosion protection), flushing this device can make your heater last longer and reduce operational and maintenance costs.

DIY Water Heater Testing and Repair

Heating elements on electric hot water heaters sometimes fail long before the water heater, but replacing them in a hot water heater is an easy DIY repair.

The Benefits of Flushing Your Water Heater

Replacing a water heater is a costly task. However, by learning how to flush it out may save you time and money of replacing it with a new one.

Simple Things You Can Do To Prevent Plumbing Problems This Spring

With so much to do in the spring to get ready for warm weather, it’s easyto neglect the plumbing that we rely on to work every day—usually untilthere’s a big problem! There are things you can do in and around your hometo prevent plumbing issues and to spot small problems before they turn in

When to Replace Your Water Heater

Water heaters can last quite a while, if you take proper care of them. No amount of repairs or maintenance can keep your water heater operating indefinitely,

Energy Savings: Seal Plumbing and Wiring Holes

Use a rubber roofing boot to seal holes where air conditioning or plumbing lines penetrate the walls of your home.

The Positive Impact of Maintenance for Your Water Heater

Maintenance is important for tankless water heaters just as much as for conventional tank water heaters.

Should we leave our hot water on constantly, or on timer?

We’ve been told that leaving it on all the time hardly costs any more than just twice a day

Your Water Heater: Are You Doing All You Can to Make It Last?

Use these tips to make sure you prevent corrosion and that you’re doing everything you can to keep your water heater in proper working condition.

Tips for Choosing a New Water Heater

It’s easy to get confused when figuring out which type of water heater will work best for your home. Click here for tips on choosing the best one!

Heating FAQ: Upgrade or Replace Your Heater?

Here in Burbank, heating is really a winter concern. So Cal only gets cold a few months out of the year, which means we only think about it when we really need it. This can be a mistake, especially when considering an upgrade or similar change.

What are Solar-Powered Water Heaters?

Your water heater takes up an incredible amount of energy. Have you considered switching to a solar powered water heater?

Water Heater Making Noise? Here’s one the Most Likely Culprits

Water heaters aren’t known to make too much noise when they are operating, so it can be concerning when you begin to hear popping, banging or rumbling sounds coming from your unit. Today we’re going to talk about the most common reason why your water heater might start making noise and what you can do