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Standard Water Heaters | Heat Pump Water Heater

By: Rogelio Alvarez
September 21st, 2023

Accessible hot water is a must-have for any house, so when it’s time to replace an old water heater, it’s important to find a suitable new one to meet a home’s hot water needs. While looking for an ideal water-heating replacement, you may have encountered a heat pump water heater and modern conventional water heaters. Although similar in appearance, these specific water heaters are quite different from one another.

Standard Water Heaters | Tankless Water Heaters

By: Anthony Navarro
September 11th, 2023

Conventional and tankless water heaters are the two most common water heating systems installed throughout Los Angeles and the surrounding counties. If you're looking to replace your current water heater with a tankless or conventional water heater, you may be wondering what their differences are. These two water heaters have other key differences besides their exterior appearance and size.

Standard Water Heaters

By: Anthony Navarro
September 6th, 2023

Tank-style water heaters (also known as conventional water heaters) have been around for over 100 years, and if you own a home, you've likely seen one of these big cylindrical water heaters in a closet or in your garage. But with new types of water heaters, such as tankless water heaters and heat pump water heaters, are tank-style water heaters really the best option out there?

Standard Water Heaters

By: Rogelio Alvarez
September 6th, 2023

You finally decided it’s time to update your old tank-style water heater. With plenty of options, navigating the different water heater brands and their products can get tricky. Rheem’s heat pump water heaters are a line of water heaters you may have seen in your shopping journey, but are they any good?

Standard Water Heaters | Tankless Water Heaters | Hybrid Water Heaters

By: Rogelio Alvarez
August 29th, 2023

If it weren’t for water heaters, homeowners would have to heat pots of water over a stove to take a warm bath. Luckily, that’s not necessary, thanks to all the various kinds of water heaters available. But how much does each of these types of water heaters cost?

Standard Water Heaters

By: Nicolette Forbes
August 28th, 2023

Heat pump water heaters are growing in popularity among homeowners across the country. But what exactly are heat pump water heaters, and how do they work?

Standard Water Heaters

By: Rogelio Alvarez
August 21st, 2023

Water heater leaks are one of the most common problems seen with conventional tank-style water heaters, but it's not the only issue that can occur. No homeowner wants to deal with unexpected issues with their home fixtures, including their water heater. One way to be prepared for possible issues with a tank-style water heater is to learn about their most common problems.

Standard Water Heaters | Hybrid Water Heaters

By: Rogelio Alvarez
August 15th, 2023

Heat pump water heaters combine water-heating elements with a focus on being environmentally friendly. Aside from energy efficiency, these water heaters have other benefits homeowners can take advantage of, but what are they?