Gas vs Electric Appliances & Vice Versa

Comparing Gas vs. Electric for Water Heaters, Stoves & More Gas lines, which deliver natural gas or propane to appliances like stoves, water heaters, and furnaces, are essential to a building’s plumbing infrastructure. Many neighborhoods in Plano, Frisco, and other North DFW cities have natural gas supplied to all homes. Due to this, there is a […]

Where To Find Your Expansion Tank

You may have heard about water heaters needing expansion tanks in Frisco, Plano and North Dallas. You may see an expansion tank near your water heater and have questions. We talked about what expansion tanks are and how to check in in a previous blog article. So, today we’re going to go into more detail […]

WHAT IS A HOT WATER RECIRCULATION PUMP?

A simplified illustration of a hot water system with retrofit crossover style recirculation pump

WHAT IS A HOT WATER RECIRCULATION PUMP? Have you ever turned on a hot water faucet only to have to wait FOREVER for the water to get warm? Read this article to learn how you can get instant hot water to your kitchen and bathroom faucets. The Problem Of Instant Hot Water Every hot water […]

Comparing Water Heater Brands for DFW Homeowners

Water Heaters

Comparing Water Heater Brands for DFW Homeowners In our service area across North Dallas, the majority of tank-style gas water heaters start leaking through the tank between 10 and 12 years of age if they aren’t replaced proactively. Electric tank-style water heaters last a little longer with the average tank failure occurring between 12-15 years. […]

Water Heater Location in the Home

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Water Heater Location in the Home Where is your water heater located? Did you know that where your water heater is located affects its efficiency, its performance, and its potential to cause water damage when it leaks? As a Texas homeowner, it is important to know where your water heater is located and understand what […]

Water Heater FAQ’s

Different water haters

Water Heater Maintenance How does hard water affect a water heater? What causes popping/rumbling noises from a water heater? As tank water heaters age, lime scale will build up on the inside of the tank. The way this sediment layers on the tank walls and bottom traps small amounts of moisture in little pockets. When […]

Can Cold Weather in Texas Damage Your Water Heater?

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For residents living in Frisco and surrounding North Dallas cities, cold weather can have a major impact on the performance and life of your water heater. Before February of 2021, many residents in North Texas didn’t think too much about our mild winter weather. However, Winter Storm Uri caused a significant amount of damage to […]

How to Check for a Hot Water Slab Leak (Without Any Tools)

Valves

Warning Signs of a Slab Leak Do you suspect a slab leak? Maybe you’ve heard a quiet hissing sound coming from your faucets when they are turned off. Maybe there is a warm spot on the floor that you’ve noticed for the last couple of weeks. Whatever the reason, if you think that you have […]

Water Heater Repair and Replacement Tips

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Don’t ignore your water heater. It may be easy to forget about your water heater until the water runs cold, however, water heaters need maintenance and replacement after so many years of use. If your unit is more than 10 years old, and it’s showing its age – leaking, producing rusty water, or not heating […]