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Tankless Water Heaters

By: Colton Deck
February 9th, 2023

You have to take the bad with the good when it comes to any investment, and tankless water heaters are no different. Getting a firm grip on the pros and cons of tankless water heaters is crucial when weighing your water heater options.

Tankless Water Heaters

By: Colton Deck
February 7th, 2023

If you’re reading this, then chances are you’ve gone to turn on the shower on a cold morning only for the hot water to peter out and leave you wanting a bit more heat. While the easiest solution would be to adjust your tankless water heater temperature, it isn’t always advisable.

Tankless Water Heaters

By: Colton Deck
February 2nd, 2023

Tankless water heaters are complex machines, and that complexity can make it difficult to tell what your issue is when they break down. The heat exchanger is one of the key components in a tankless water heater, but how can you tell when your heat exchanger is having issues?

Tankless Water Heaters

By: Colton Deck
January 31st, 2023

If you’ve made the leap to a tankless water heater, you might be wondering what future expenses are in store. Unfortunately, tankless water heaters aren’t invulnerable, and heat exchangers, one of their core components, can break down. So, how much does it cost to repair or replace a tankless water heater heat exchanger?

Tankless Water Heaters

By: Colton Deck
January 26th, 2023

So, you’re thinking about buying a tankless water heater but don’t know the first thing about them. Well, the good news is that they’re relatively easy to break down. If you want to get a grip on what makes tankless water heaters tick, the heat exchanger is the perfect place to start.

Tankless Water Heaters

By: Colton Deck
January 24th, 2023

For decades, there was really only one style of heat exchanger for tankless water heaters. But within the past several years, stainless steel heat exchangers have risen in popularity, and with good reason, for the most part. But what are the downsides?

Tankless Water Heaters

By: Colton Deck
January 19th, 2023

Copper heat exchangers are the tried and true core of countless tankless water heaters. But with the arrival of stainless steel heat exchangers, some homeowners are worried that copper core models may not cut it. The latter couldn’t be further from the truth, but that doesn’t mean copper heat exchangers don’t have their pros and cons.

Water Filtration & Purification

By: Colton Deck
January 17th, 2023

You may have noticed that your drinking water isn’t quite as crisp as you’d like it to be. Luckily, point-of-use reverse osmosis water filters can help you achieve the crisp, clean taste you’ve been after, but how much do they cost?

Water Filtration & Purification

By: Colton Deck
January 13th, 2023

If you live in an area with hard water like Los Angeles County and own a tankless water heater, water treatment has likely popped into the conversation. While there are different types of water filtration, whole-house water treatment is the best way to protect your tankless water heater and home from the pitfalls of hard water. But how much does whole-house water treatment cost?

Tankless Water Heaters

By: Colton Deck
January 10th, 2023

If you’ve been thinking about installing a tankless water heater in your home, you may have come across their inherent pitfall of not providing instant hot water. But an easy way to circumvent this issue is to install a recirculation pump. But how much will that run you?