Category: Water Heaters

With winter well underway in New Jersey, you may be paying more attention to your heating system and it’s ability to sufficiently warm your home. However, there is another major system that is working overtime during the cold weather months – your water heaters. As we turn to our water heaters more frequently for warm… Continue reading Why Winter Is Tough on Water Heaters

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, approximately 18% of a typical home’s energy usage accounts for heating water. So it’s no surprise that many homeowners look for ways to reduce energy consumption and keep water heating costs as low as possible. It is for these reasons that heat pump and tankless water heaters came… Continue reading Is a Heat Pump or Tankless Water Heater Better?

When functioning properly, a water heater is typically kept out of sight and out of mind. In fact, it’s not until you’re left with cold water for your morning shower that you even begin to suspect something may be wrong. Yet, a water heater often provides warning signs that it needs attention long before it… Continue reading Why Is My Water Heater Making Noise?

Every team has a “go to” person – that someone special you can always count on in clutch Water Heater situations. Well, in the case of your water heater, that “go to” is the anode rod. The anode rod – also known as the sacrificial rod for reasons that will soon become apparent – is… Continue reading Water Heater Anode Rod Replacement

Is your water heater making strange noises, like the sound of a pounding headache? Does it take more time off than you would prefer, meaning it just isn’t producing hot water like the good old days? And how about the hot water itself. Is it looking a little rusty to you – literally? Internal tank… Continue reading Is it Time to Replace Your Water Heater?

Imagine friends coming over for a visit and, out of nowhere, one of them asks: “So, how’s your water heater?” Here’s how you WOULDN’T reply: “I thought you’d never ask!”  Then again, your friend wouldn’t ask that question in the first place – it’s the kind of thing people discuss only when there’s a problem.… Continue reading Water Heater Warning Signs

You’ve heard of the battle of the sexes, the clash of the titans and, if you’re old enough, even Spy vs. Spy. Well, there’s another longstanding rivalry that constantly plays itself: “gas vs. electric water heaters.”  Not terribly enticing, we admit, unless you’re about to replace your current water heater. Why might you choose electric… Continue reading 5 Advantages of an Electric Water Heater