Whether you are using a gas or electric water heater, you will at some point encounter problems with it. Of all those problems, lack of hot water is the worst I can think of, save for the rare explosions. There is a difference between having no water in the house and having hot water, which … Read more
If your hot water runs out faster than it should, it is a sign of a bad lower heating element, broken dip tube or mineral deposits at the bottom of the tank. Replacing the heating element or dip tube, or flushing out the sediments from the tank will in most cases fix this problem. The … Read more
Water heater elements will need to be replaced at one point or the other. The frequency of a water heater element replacement depends on the hot water demand rate, quality of water and the quality of the heating element itself. Modern water heaters (above 40 gallons) will have 2 heating elements while old and small … Read more
A water heater that is not heating water is easy to troubleshoot as I will outline in this post. Even when you have to replace something, the replacement part will be cheap and easy to replace. In brief these are the reasons why an electric water heater is not heating water: Most electric water heaters … Read more
An electric thermostat will most likely have 2 thermostats, an upper and a lower thermostat. Both thermostats are concealed using a metal cover plate secured to the water heater using one or two screws. The function of a water heater thermostat is to turn the power to the heating element on and off. It does … Read more
An electric water has 2 heating elements, an upper heating element and a lower heating element. Both elements are always in communication and if there is a problem with one element it will affect how your water heater works. To test a water heater element, turn off the power to the unit and remove the … Read more
It is awesome having hot water running through your pipe and always available when you need it, but it has to be just the right temperature. Not too hot and not too cold/lukewarm. Is there a right temperature setting for a water heater though? Yes there is and adjusting your water heater to the right … Read more
A water heater reset button which is also known as an emergency cut off (ECO) switch is a device that turns off power to the water heater in case of an unsafe condition. Usually, it trips when the temperature of water inside the tank exceeds 180 degrees Fahrenheit. An electric water heater has 2 thermostats. … Read more
A water heater reset button, also know as an emergency cut off (ECO) switch or high limit safety thermostat switch is a safety device that cuts off power to your water heater when the water temperature exceeds 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Common Causes for the Water Heater Reset Button Tripping What to Do When the Water … Read more
A sump pump is the homeowner’s failsafe against flooding in the basement. It gives you peace of mind that in case of a storm, water will swiftly be discharged out, saving you thousands in damages. You however need to keep a watchful eye on the sump pump to make sure that when the time comes … Read more