There are a lot of water heater types on the market today, which can be both a blessing and a curse. It’s great that you have so many different ways to possibly provide hot water to your home. Not every home is going to get the most out of every water heater type, though. There are definitely certain water heater types that are going to be more helpful to you than others. If you’re not sure what water heater type will fit your needs best, we recommend reaching out to a contractor you trust to go over your home in-person with you. After an evaluation, they’ll be able to offer some good advice on picking the best water heater type for your needs. In the meantime, though, you should take a look below for some initial tips.
Performance Plumbing Blog: Archive for the ‘Water Heaters’ Category
Which Water Heater is Right for You?
Monday, September 3rd, 2018Common Water Heater Problems to Watch For
Monday, July 9th, 2018
Water heaters are fairly solid systems, but they’re not immune to issues. Sooner or later, they will develop problems even with careful maintenance. In cases like those, it’s best that you be able to identify them as quickly as possible. The faster you can pinpoint issues affecting your system, the faster you can have them repaired and the better off your water heater will be. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the more common water heater issues and their warning signs.
Why Your Water Heater Isn’t Providing Enough Hot Water
Monday, April 30th, 2018
There are a few different possible symptoms that your water heater is struggling in some way. One of the more obvious ones, of course, is if the system isn’t actually providing any hot water. If your water heater isn’t providing the level of hot water that it should be, there might be a couple of different reasons why. Have a look below for a list of issues that can cause this, and what can be done about them.
It Might Be Time for a New Water Heater if Yours Fits This List
Monday, April 2nd, 2018
Water heaters can last a long time, especially if they’re well-looked after. Unfortunately, no amount of care and maintenance can make them last forever, though. At some point, your water heater is going to reach a point where you’re going to need to replace it with a new one. When that happens, it’s a good idea to be able to recognize the symptoms that indicate your water heater is getting towards the end of its life. The faster you can tell that your system is failing, the faster you can get it replaced before it completely fails. If your water heater is displaying the following signs, it’s very likely time to install a new one.
Careful of These Signs That Your Water Heater is in Trouble
Monday, December 25th, 2017Water heaters are designed to put up with quite a lot of strain over the years. After all, many of them are in operation 24/7. Even the best-designed systems are going to eventually have some problems come up, though. It’s important that you be able to recognize when your water heater is experiencing issues, so that you can have it repaired as soon as possible. Have a look at some of the signs below that your water heater is having issues.
Should I Install a New Water Heater?
Monday, November 13th, 2017
If you take excellent care of your water heater, and you’re a bit lucky, you can expect to get many years of service out of it. Even the best-kept water heater won’t last forever, though. If you’re not sure whether or not your current water heater can get you through the next season, now would be an excellent time to install a new one. You don’t want your water heater to break down permanently in the middle of winter, do you? Have a look at some of the signs that you should install a new water heater sooner rather than later.