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?

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

You’re taking a hot shower, shampoo in your hair (and your eyes), when suddenly the water begins to turn colder and colder. You rush to rinse as the water turns ice-cold, and finally step out of the shower shaking and shivering. Your water heater has run out of hot water – again. Tired of playing… Continue reading Is a Tankless Water Heater Right for Your Home?

Prepping for winter weather is an annual ritual for most New Jersey homeowners. There are certain things we know to do before the first snowflake falls, like scheduling a furnace inspection and tune up, making sure our cars can handle the treacherous conditions to come, and insulating exposed plumbing pipes in unheated areas of the… Continue reading Prepare Your Water Heater for Winter

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