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Tankless Water Heaters

By: Rogelio Alvarez
January 1st, 2024

When it comes to tankless water heater models, there are so many to choose from. How do you know which one is perfect for your home? Trying to navigate all the tankless water heater options and comparing them side-by-side is a huge hassle.

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By: Kaitlyn Schott
January 1st, 2024

You’re ready to get that sweet-sweet endless hot water you’ve always dreamed about. But you also love a good deal. And I mean, can anyone really blame you? Well, did you know you can save money by upgrading to a tankless water heater? And we’re not just talking about the reduced monthly bills that come standard with all tankless systems. At Monkey Wrench Plumbing, Heating & Air, we’re directly certified with Noritz, Navien, and Takagi tankless water heaters, so we know what models qualify for rebates and tax credits. We want to share this knowledge with you, so you’re empowered to make the best decision to fit your water heater needs (whether you buy one from us or not). By the end of this article, we promise you will know why there are rebates and tax credits on certain tankless water heaters, what rebates are available, and what models we carry that qualify. We will also give resources to protect your tankless once it’s installed.

Standard Water Heaters | Tankless Water Heaters | Heat Pump Water Heater

By: Anthony Navarro
December 21st, 2023

Discover why your water heater isn't providing hot water in this video. Whether you own a traditional, tankless, or hybrid heat pump system, learn about common issues and effective solutions to ensure a steady supply of hot water. Video Time Stamps 1:39 - No Hot Water Tankless Water Heater 3:27 - No Hot Water Conventional Water Heater 5:11 - No Hot Water Heat Pump Water Heater

Tankless Water Heaters

By: Anthony Navarro
December 8th, 2023

Making the switch to a tankless water heater? Unsure about finding a quality installer? No worries – we've compiled our top choices for tankless water heater installers in Los Angeles County. Though we've been installing these systems for 15+ years, we understand we may not suit every homeowner. Thus, we've crafted a list of trusted referrals prioritizing respect for you and your home. We'll highlight what sets them apart and the shared qualities that make them exceptional.

Tankless Water Heaters | DIY

By: Anthony Navarro
November 30th, 2023

Looking to get started on flushing your tankless water heater on your own? Isolation valves are a crucial part of the flushing process, but there’s a chance your tankless water heater doesn’t have these valves. Luckily, it’s totally possible to still flush your tankless water heater without isolation valves under certain conditions.

Standard Water Heaters | Tankless Water Heaters | Heat Pump Water Heater

By: Rogelio Alvarez
November 21st, 2023

When your water heater isn’t working, you’re left stuck without hot water. You may heat a giant pot of water for bathing, but you may spill hot water as you carry a pot to a shower. You need hot water in your home, so why isn’t your water heater producing hot water?

Tankless Water Heaters

By: Anthony Navarro
November 21st, 2023

When considering water heater options, navigating the multitude of choices, including condensing and non-condensing tankless water heaters, can be daunting. To simplify this process, it's crucial to compare these types across key categories: efficiency, ventilation, upfront cost, and environmental impact. This video offers insightful comparisons to help you understand how condensing and non-condensing tankless water heaters operate and their respective benefits for your home. In this video we’ll compare these two tankless water heaters in the following categories.

Tankless Water Heaters

By: Rogelio Alvarez
November 14th, 2023

Flushing a tankless water heater is crucial to keeping it in excellent condition so your home can access continuous hot water with little to no issues. You may have heard that you need isolation valves to flush a tankless water heater, but is that true, and can you do it without it?

Tankless Water Heaters

By: Rogelio Alvarez
November 7th, 2023

Whether you’re looking to update your current water heater or replace a failing one, there’s no doubt that you may have run into Noritz tankless water heaters as a suitable replacement. With multiple tankless water heater options, how do you know which Noritz product to choose? Among the top choices is the Noritz NRCR tankless water heaters, and in this article, we’ll break down the highlights of these tankless water heaters.

Tankless Water Heaters

By: Rogelio Alvarez
November 2nd, 2023

Takagi has been in the tankless water heater business for over 50 years. Yet, these tankless water heaters aren’t immune to error codes, such as Takagi error code 611. This code may or may not always appear, but it is still very important to understand what it is and how to address it.