Experts Plumbing Services, LLC Blog : Archive for November, 2016

Tank or No Tank: Water Heater Pros and Cons

Monday, November 28th, 2016

It doesn’t matter how hot our climate is for most of the year. You’re going to need reliable hot water in your home. In order to enjoy reliable access to hot water in your residence, you need a great water heater.

The problem is that there are a lot of great water heaters on the market today. Which one is right for you? If you’re serious about getting the most from your water heater, you need to consider your options carefully. A good place to start is by deciding if you want a tank or a tankless water heater in Carrollwood, FL.

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Really? Frozen Pipes? In Florida?

Monday, November 21st, 2016

Yes, really! Sure, winters in Florida tend to be mild, and freezing temperatures are certainly not the norm. Just look at the record books, though, and you’ll see that, infrequent as they may be, freezing temperatures can, have, and will strike our area again. Because it is a fairly rare occurrence, the freezing temperatures can catch many homeowners off-guard. Worse, it can catch their plumbing systems off-guard.

If you have exposed pipes, especially in unheated areas of your home or your property, you should remember that freezing pipes can result in serious damage to your plumbing system and to your home at large. Keep the following tips in mind when you see the forecast dipping into very low predictions. Burst pipes are not a problem that any homeowner wants to deal with.

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Never Ignore the Signs of a Gas Leak

Monday, November 14th, 2016

Natural gas is one of, if not the, most popular fuel used in the country. It’s quite affordable and burns fairly cleanly when compared to other fossil fuels. When you are piping a combustible fuel of any kind into your home, of course, you need to know that you are doing so in the safest manner possible. That is why it is so important that you report any potential gas leak to the right authorities immediately.

Modern gas piping systems are reliable and safe, but no such system can ever be 100% reliable. Having your gas piping in Palm Harbor, FL installed and serviced by professional plumbers will help to keep it working properly. Should problems develop, however, you need to learn how to spot the warning signs.

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Why Choose a Heat Pump Water Heater?

Tuesday, November 1st, 2016

We use a lot of hot water in our homes, for everything from bathing and general cleaning to doing the dishes and cleaning our linens. Considering just how much hot water we go through during average day, it only makes sense that we should do everything possible to heat our water in the most efficient way we can. That is why many homeowners choose to use heat pump water heaters in New Port Richey, FL.

Read on to learn more about how heat pump water heaters work, and how using one can benefit you. If you decide that a heat pump water heater is right for your home, just give us a call. We’ll make sure that your system is of the right size, and that it is installed in your residence correctly.

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