It’s easy to forget just how often you rely on your water heater–until it breaks down.
Learn how to take better care of your water heater, how to spot the first signs of trouble, and how to choose a new water heater when the time comes.
You can also call on Simpson Plumbing for water heater repair and installation in Tracy and beyond.
Choosing a tankless water heater that is the correct size for your needs is probably the most important part of the process. The promise of a tankless water heater is that you get unlimited hot water, in a way that is energy efficient. Choose a tank that is too small, [...]
Most people easily ignore water heaters until there's a problem. It is important to take care of your water heater and give it the maintenance and care it needs. One way to ensure that the water heater is working in good condition is by draining it regularly. If you’re asking [...]
Modern water heaters are intended to be as safe as possible. Due to people using the water heater daily, it is always on. One common question that most householders ask is, should I turn off the water heater if the water is off? However, many homes still have traditional heating [...]
Commercial water heaters can achieve higher temperatures than the 120 degrees Fahrenheit that the average residential water heater achieves. So, why do many still recommend you set your commercial water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit? And which temperature should you actually set it to? We’ll discuss what you should consider [...]
The water heater is one of the most important appliances in your home. Most of the time, it chugs along without any problems, producing hot water when you need it and refilling when you don’t. However, sometimes a water heater will start making a variety of odd sounds. Some of [...]
Noticing a leak in your hot water tank or water heater expansion tank can be a bad sign. However, repairing the issue may be easy depending on where the leak actually is. The hot water tank itself, as well as the expansion tank, both have various valves and pipes [...]
Those who are looking on manufacturer websites for a water heater for their home may end up a bit confused. Many manufacturers offer residential and commercial water heaters that look fairly similar. The residential tanks are intended to be used in single-family homes, while commercial tanks are intended for large [...]
When you’re buying a new water heater, you should consider that its size will limit the length of shower that you can have. Anyone who has taken a hot shower knows how frustrating it is to lose heat midway through. So, it is important to select the right-sized water heater [...]
When you run out of hot water well before you jump into the shower, you know you need to change something. A bigger water heater will help you get through those busy mornings with enough hot water to go around. But what size do you need? If you’re in a [...]
Installing the vent for your water heater, or cleaning out the vent when something has disrupted it, is a bit of a hassle. Either may leave you wondering, why do water heaters need to be vented? We’ll explore which water heaters need to be vented, why, and what options you [...]
