Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Water Heaters’ Category

Going Solar: Investing in an Energy Efficient Water Heater

Monday, July 11th, 2016

In recent years, solar energy has become increasingly popular. Think about it: you are harnessing the power of the sun—a free and renewable resource. Using solar energy to power the appliances and devices in your home makes good financial sense, plus it’s ecologically friendly.

Your water heater is no exception. Solar water heating is right for pretty much any household in the country. Keep reading to learn of just a few benefits of going solar with your water heater.

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Signs Your Water Heater May Be Failing

Monday, April 18th, 2016

Your home’s water heater may possibly be the most expensive component of your plumbing system. Keeping this in mind, you want to take care of problems right away if you suspect something is wrong. But how do you know if something’s amiss? Fortunately, many common water heater issues are relatively simple to figure out.

You will, however, want to contact a professional to take care of any repairs you need right away. But what if repairs just aren’t enough? If you have an aging water heater, and it’s experiencing any of the following troubling signs, it may be time to retire your system and replace it with a new one.

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When Does My Water Heater Need to Be Replaced?

Monday, November 2nd, 2015

Water heaters are designed to last for many years, and while you should schedule maintenance sessions for yours at least once a year, it shouldn’t develop many problems over the course of its lifetime. That can make it hard to determine when it needs to be replaced. Age factors into it, but well-maintained water heaters can last much longer than their warranty indicated. So when does your water heater need to be replaced? Here’s a quick breakdown of signs that you should look for.

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