First off, your electric water heater can actually “trip” 2 different safety features: The reset button: a red button located on the water heater itself (just above the thermostat) that trips when the water temperature exceeds 180 F. The reset button is sometimes referred to as the “ECO” (emergency cut off) or “high limit switch”.
Here’s the official definition: A water heater’s “recovery time” (also called “recovery rate“) is the amount of hot water (in gallons) a tank water heater can provide in just one hour after being completely drained. Recovery rate basically gives you an idea of how fast a water heater can heat water. Now, knowing the recovery
Tankless water heaters should be maintained by a professional at least once a year. But, you may need to get your water heater twice a year if… The area you live in has hard water Your water heater is set to a high temperature We’ll go into more detail about these 2 points later and
Wondering what’s causing that nasty rust color in your toilet? We’ll help you troubleshoot the problem. But first, do this: Turn on other cold/hot water taps in your house. Do you see that rust color in other plumbing fixtures (sinks/showers/etc.) as well? If so, you may have too much iron in your water. But if
If you hear your toilet hissing, you likely have one of the following 2 problems: Debris trapped in the fill valve A damaged float We’ll explain the 2 problems listed above, why they create a hissing sound and what you can do to fix it. Need a plumber to repair your hissing toilet ASAP? Just
A water softener works by stripping “hard” water of minerals such as calcium and magnesium and replacing those minerals with sodium or potassium. In other words, a water softener turns hard water soft. In this article, we’ll explain: What hard water is (and why many homeowners prefer soft water) How a water softener turns hard
The short answer? No. In fact, if your drinking water has a considerable amount of limescale, it’s considered “hard water” and hard water is actually healthy since it contains a high amount of minerals that we need in our daily diet. But while it isn’t “harmful” to drink, tap water with a high amount of
The short and simple answer? No. Why? Because polybutylene pipes will fail, it’s just a matter of when it will happen. And if you’re not home when a pipe bursts (and it will), this can result in thousands of dollars in water and structural damages. So, if you’re absolutely in love with a home with
If you have a gas water heater that keeps shutting off, you most likely have one of these 4 issues: Dirty pilot light Faulty thermopile Bad gas valve Dirty or clogged air inlet Unfortunately, you’ll need a professional to fix any of these problems. But we’ll explain how each of these problems can cause your
Uh-oh. You’ve heard about those tiny, destructive openings in copper pipes called pinhole leaks, and now you’d like to know what they’re all about. It’s good that you’re curious, because pinhole leaks can cause your home’s entire plumbing system to fail-not to mention cost you a small fortune on your utility bills. You’ve come to
