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Am I Prone To More Damage With an Attic Water Heater?

Bradford White Tankless Water Heater in AtticIn a word, yes. The water heater in attic was the brain child of builders trying to figure out how to add more living space to the homes they were building. The newer the home, the higher the chance that you have a water heater installed in the attic.

As a homeowner, there are a few things you should know about your attic water heater in the summer.  Read More→

Get Hot Water Faster for Father’s Day

WaterSense Graphic.If hot water in your home has a long way to travel, chances are good you spend a lot of time running and running your hot water so it will come out of the tap. So many Americans are guilty of wasting water like that! Are you ready to make your life more convenient and eco-friendly at the same time? You probably need to talk to us about a recirculating pump. Let me tell you why Dad might be super-happy to lower his water bill this summer!

First of all, did you see the local water price increases for the Dallas Metroplex? That could get out of control real fast. Adding a recirculating pump, like a Grundfos, to your water heater line accelerates the flow of hot water through the lines when you turn the faucet. These can be added to multiple locations in your home, depending on how many water stations need to be addressed.  Read More→

Can Your Water Heater Be Repaired?

If your water heater is not very old and it’s not doing its job, it might need an easy repair instead of a costly replacement. Let’s think about common problems you may encounter:  Read More→

Gas Versus Electric Stovetops, What’s Better For You?

Most people have a decided preference between gas cooking and electric cooking. It’s funny, too, because if someone regularly cooks on a gas stove and then goes to a friend’s home with an electric stove, the results can be very interesting!

Cooking with gas.Usually one of two things will happen:

  • Food takes way too long to cook, or
  • It burns before it’s done!

If you’ve only experienced cooking on one kind of stove, changing to the other will take some adjustment. Want to try something different? Here’s what you need to know:  Read More→

Ask Your Plumber About Smart Kitchen Remodeling

That new kitchen you’ve been dreaming about might be a great idea! But maybe not, how will you know? Kitchen remodeling, if not thoughtfully considered and advised, might cost a lot more than you think or just be a bad workflow altogether.

What should you be thinking about? Read More→