Westland Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing Blog: Archive for the ‘Water Heaters’ Category

Why Now Is the Best Time for Water Heater Repairs

Monday, February 6th, 2023

Before we get into the details, we’d like to mention that any time is good for a water heater repair. While right now might be a good one (and arguably the best due to the changing season and water use habits), we’re always around to help customers in need. The truth is that hot water is required throughout the year and you deserve to have it. So a trained and licensed professional is always a welcome sight to have your system fixed, year-round.

But it’s true that some seasons are different. We’re in the coldest part of the winter right now and we’re almost into spring. This means we’re depending on our water heaters for hot showers, laundry, and other necessities. And soon, due to temperature increases, we might forget about them until the next fall or winter, leading to some stressful situations. Let’s get your water heater in Parma, OH back up and running again.

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3 Tips to Extend the Lifespan of Your Water Heater

Monday, December 12th, 2022

Let’s face it, your water heater is going to need help this season. If recent trends are any indication, it’s likely to get cold this year and we’re going to need hot water to get through things. Most of our customers use storage tank water heaters, but even if you’re a tankless water heater user, you’ll still be able to benefit from the tips that we’re going to talk about in this blog.

Water heaters undergo a tremendous amount of pressure in the winter. From our hot baths to hot showers, we really can’t go without them or we face some serious discomfort and the inability to use our appliances like dishwashers and laundry machines. So, when it comes to your water heater in Berea, OH, do yourself a favor and take a few steps to ensure it works properly throughout the holiday season!

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Everything to Know About Tankless Technology

Monday, September 5th, 2022

Have you ever heard of a tankless water heater? Perhaps you saw an ad for one a few weeks ago, or one of your neighbors mentioned their system during a summer barbeque. It’s not really important how you found out about them, the good news is that you’ve been let in on an industry secret.

Tanks aren’t actually required when it comes to heating the water in your home. In fact, tanks can be energy inefficient when compared to tankless water heating systems.

We’re not joking around, this is serious. If you’ve ever been frustrated with the way your water heater has worked in your home, or if you’ve cursed at the pipes as you’ve run out of hot water in the middle of a shower, then this blog post is for you. A tankless water heating system might be the best next choice for a water heater installation in Strongsville, OH.

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Water Pressure Problems?

Monday, May 3rd, 2021

Water pressure is something homeowners are often concerned about. It’s not just something limited to our area, it happens all over the world. We see water pressure complaints on TV, in books, in movies, and even in newspaper columns with unhappy tenants and landlords. That creates a problem because now we’ve got homeowners who believe water pressure problems are normal.

While water pressure fluctuations might be normal, and water pressure problems might be common, having poor water pressure in your home should not be a normal occurrence unless you live in a desert. Water heaters in Avon, OH have plenty of access to water, so the only thing stopping your home from achieving comfortable water pressure is either a problem or something with the layout of your home.

Don’t panic—we’ll talk about all of the problems that poor water pressure could signify, as well as what you can do about them.

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Upgrades for Your Water Heater

Monday, October 19th, 2020

How is your water heater doing? Does it begrudgingly keep the water of your home relatively warm, while not really going above and beyond? Or perhaps it brings you joy every day because of the upgrade you had done on your system? Well, we’re here to talk to those that are struggling and explain that there are ways to reach happiness.

Water heaters come in two types: tank water heaters and tankless water heaters. Each one is unique at providing hot water in given circumstances, and it’s up to you (with our help) to figure out which water heater is right for you. Before you jump to conclusions about a water heater in Strongsville, OH, remember that conventional doesn’t mean better.

Tank water heaters are more common in our area, but that doesn’t mean they’re right for you. Let us talk about your water heater upgrade options and see what you think.

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Advantages of a Tankless Water Heater

Monday, November 28th, 2016

As you may have guessed, tankless water heaters eschew the big cylindrical tanks most of us associate with water heaters. They serve as an alternative to the traditional models, and for the right household, they can offer a number of tangible benefits. If you’re looking to replace your water heater here in Westlake, OH, you might want to consider your options with an alternative, like a tankless system.

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Why Are Lime Deposits a Problem for Your Water Heater?

Monday, November 21st, 2016

Lime deposits are a common problem here in Avon, OH, and no doubt you’ve had to deal with them before now. They’re actually calcium deposits caused by hard water (or water with a high mineral content), and if you’ve ever experienced that gross white build-up on your faucet or shower head, you’ve definitely made its acquaintance. Hard water in the home can be dealt with with a little elbow grease or a water softening system for your entire home. But lime deposits can show up in your water heater as well, and when they do, they can be very hard to get rid of.

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Schedule Regular Maintenance for Your Water Heater

Monday, October 17th, 2016

Winter is on its way, and with temperatures dropping rapidly here in Bay Village, OH, it’s time to give your various home appliances a good hard look to make sure they’re ready for cold weather. This is especially true for your water heater, which needs to provide hot water for bathing and cleaning no matter how cold it gets outside. It can be hard to spot problems with a water heater, since it’s usually parked in an out-of-the-way spot like the basement or garage, and rarely shows signs of an issue until its far too late. Regular maintenance for your water heater, conducted by a trained technician, could be the perfect way to get it ready for the winter.

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Signs of Trouble with Your Pool Heater

Monday, August 8th, 2016

A pool is an outstanding way to keep cool during our hot Westlake, OH summers, as well as being a marvelous place for families to bond and have a little fun in the sun. Most pools rely on pool heaters to keep the water at an even temperatures, and they can be great for early morning dips when the heat may not have quite reached the boiling point yet. But like any other appliance, your pool heater can run into trouble from time to time, and while we recommend annual maintenance to keep such troubles to a minimum, you never know when trouble is going to strike. The sooner you spot the signs of a problem with your swimming pool heater, the more swiftly you can respond and the lower the cost will be. Here’s a few signposts to alert you to any potential problem with your system:

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Signs of Trouble with Your Water Heater

Monday, July 4th, 2016

We recommend regular maintenance for your water heater here in Bay Village, OH, in part because problems with it don’t tend to arise until it’s far too late. We rarely notice our water heaters, since they usually operate silently and are often tucked away in the basement or another part of the home that we don’t visit every day. By the time you spot signs of trouble, the problem may be very serious indeed. That makes it all the more important to be able to notice the early signals and summon a trained plumber to address them right away. They could spell the difference between a comparatively simple water heater repair job and a very costly one.

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