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Are Heat Pump Water Heaters Right For Your Home?

Heat pump water heaters (HPWH) are on the rise as the next big thing in water heaters for residential  and commercial use. If you haven't heard of them yet, you will soon.Many of you reading this are searching out information on this new type of water heater to see if it is a wise investment for your home. There are many questions that need to be answered to come to that conclusion and I'll try and answer them because heat pump water heaters are currently 3-4 times more expensive than a … [Read more...]

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Maintain Your Hot Water Tank by Replacing the Anode Rod

Anode rods are used to prevent corrosion in a hot water tank. An anode rod that no longer works could allow your hot water tank to rust. Conversely, by replacing the anode rod as needed you can extend the life of your hot water tank significantly as well as reduce the chance of needing to replace your entire hot water heater.How Does an Anode Rod Work? An anode rod works by reducing the chance of corrosion within the tank. Normally made of magnesium, an anode rod releases electrons as it … [Read more...]

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Get To Know Solar Pool Heaters

You wouldn't think luxury and green belong in the same sentence together but I'll give it a go.Having a swimming pool in your own backyard is a luxury, while heating it with a solar panel heating system makes it green. In this context, green does not mean algae-laden. Okay...so it's a bit of a stretch but it's a better ecological choice than heating it with natural gas or even a heat pump. You can significantly reduce swimming pool heating costs by installing a solar pool heater. They're … [Read more...]

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Custom Shower Systems Are Hot! Hot! Hot!

Here's a "hot" bathroom trend. I'm starting to see more and more homes being built with luxury master bathroom suites equipped with custom shower systems. Makes $en$e to me. Builders know that nice kitchens and bathrooms sell homes. A HUGE custom shower room...yes...shower room surely would have a big WOW affect on potential home buyers. We happened upon a custom home with a shower room system equipped with multiple shower heads in the master retreat. Is this shower room overkill? … [Read more...]

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How To Choose The Most Energy Efficient Water Heater

Have you been trying to decide whether or not to take the plunge and go tankless? You're not the only one testing the waters. Tankless, or "on-demand", water heater sales are H O T. But there are a few alternatives to the methods in which you choose to heat your water and the most cost effective method ultimately depends on your household usage habits and your current budget limitations (not to mention your conscience). Below you'll find critical consumer information regarding the method in … [Read more...]

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