3 Tips for How to Pick a Tankless Water Heater for Your Home
My friend’s little boy is the pickiest eater I’ve ever seen. Recently, I went out for dinner with his family to a buffett. The poor kid was just riddled with indecision about what he wanted to put on his plate. He kept asking what I was having, and then he also wanted to see what […]
“Can a Tankless Water Heater Work With Hard Water?” Cal in Davis, CA Gets Expert Advice
Like many folks in Davis, California, Cal has hard water in his home. He’s well aware of this and, now that he’s looking into getting a tankless water heater, he wants to make sure the combination of the two won’t be a problem. Cal says: “I’m going to be totally honest: I don’t really understand […]
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
If I had a nickel for every time a client asked me for an easy way to make their home more energy efficient, I’d be a very rich man. The question has been asked in numerous different ways over the years, but the basic gist is the same: What can the average homeowner do to […]
Ask a Plumbing Expert: Jon in Galt, CA Writes, “Why Does My Shower Water Smell Like Rotten Eggs?”
Jon in Galt, CA hasn’t been enjoying any hot showers as of late, mostly because his shower has started to smell like rotten eggs whenever he uses it. He says: “A few months ago, I started to notice something was odd about my shower water. Every time I shower, the entire bathroom smells like rotten […]
River Sediment in Stockton Reveals Hot Water Restriction Clue
A good friend is a local history buff, and he’s always telling me about how important the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers are to our area. For a lot of us—myself included—the rivers are good for a swim or some kayaking during the summer, but he always reminds me that without the rivers, Sacramento and […]
Top Signs It’s Time to Repair Your AC – Bell Brothers
One of the best parts of getting to do our work in Sacramento is seeing some of the historic homes in the area. I don’t even know if I could pick a favorite historic neighborhood. Richmond Grove (south of R and north of W, between 12th and 19th) is up there, but I also love […]
Why Should I Add a Softener to the Tankless Water Heater in My Dixon Home?
Dixon’s last Food Truck Mania of the season is coming up at the end of September, just one more sign that it’s nearly the end of summer. Soon, cooler weather will set in, and our water heaters will be working overtime, using up to 18% of the energy in our homes. The first energy bill […]
FAQs: Is a Tankless Water Heater Worth the Money for Your Roseville Home?
Roseville tends to jump on new technology—after all, we are home to 3 of the top 25 technology companies in the country—but many people aren’t familiar with the latest technology of water heaters. These new water heaters aren’t terribly complicated; in fact, in lay terms, they’re simpler than a standard water heater. The biggest difference […]
Name That Noise: Keeping Hard Water Damage from Knocking Out Citrus Heights Hot Water Heaters
Sometimes, a news story really gets our phones ringing. When a local newspaper recently ran a story about a fire in a Citrus Heights apartment building that had originated in a water heater closet, we began to field a lot of phone calls about noisy water heaters. Fortunately, nobody was hurt in the apartment fire, […]
3 Water Heater Problems You Should Know to Prevent an Explosive Water Heater Failure in Your Home
Most people don’t understand exactly how they get hot water in their homes — they view the water heater as a complicated and slightly intimidating piece of equipment with a clear purpose but incomprehensible function. And that’s fair, because water heaters are serious business, and their maintenance and repair require someone with skills and experience. Understanding the dangers of water heater […]