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Tankless Small Water Heater: Reviews and Buyers Guide

A tankless small water heater can be used as a stand alone unit or a booster to help deliver hot water to a bathroom that’s not well served by the main water heating system. When a water heater is installed near the source it will serve (such as a sink), it’s called a point-of-use water […]

How to Protect Your Tankless Water Heater From Hard Water

Many experts say that hard water is the number one enemy of an on-demand water heater system, and that certainly could be true provided you are using a sediment filter. The level of “hardness” in water is determined by the amount of dissolved minerals within the water supply. Different geographical areas are prone to different levels […]

How a Sediment Filter Can Protect Your Tankless Water Heater

You may have heard about the importance of using a sediment filter, but did you know the role they play in keeping your tankless water heater healthy? On-demand systems must be supplied with quality water, especially since they don’t have the same defenses as traditional tank style water heater. If the incoming water supply is full of debris, a tankless unit will […]

Cold Weather and Your Tankless Water Heater

Tankless water heaters may require additional attention during cold weather to prevent them from freezing or experiencing other weather related problems. Recommendations may vary between manufacturers, so it’s important to check your owners manual for details on your specific unit.Precautionary Freezing ProtectionDuring cold weather tankless water heaters need extra care. Even water heaters installed indoors could […]

How to Complete Tankless Preventative Maintenance Tasks

Knowing the in’s and out’s of preventative maintenance for your tankless water can make a big difference in keeping your unit running efficiently. With the proper installation and the completion of both the annual and preventative maintenance tasks, a tankless unit can operate for up to 25 years.A little preventative maintenance can go a long ways in […]

How to Flush Your Tankless Water Heater: Gas and Electric

Flushing a tankless water heater on a regular basis could be the single most important task in keeping your unit running at peak performance. Failure to flush your tankless can result in a reduced service life and unnecessary fuel expenses. Although, we highly recommend having a professional check your unit annually, the flushing task is not […]

Gas vs Electric Tankless Water Heater: Which is Best?

Gas vs electric is often one of the first questions a potential buyer asks when choosing a new tankless water heater. However, the decision between which type of fuel you select for your new water heater may not be an option. Many areas are not fortunate enough to have both gas and electricity to choose from, and […]

Tankless Water Heater Buyer’s Guide: What You Need to Know

The tankless water heater is gaining in popularity, and for good reason. Tankless, also known as on-demand or instantaneous water heaters, have many benefits over a traditional storage-type water heater. However, they also have some limitations and drawbacks which you should consider before deciding if going “tankless” is the best move for your household. We’ll take […]