Pine Valley Plumbing » Water Heaters http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog Bends Best Plumbers Sat, 20 Mar 2021 17:22:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.38 Gas Water Heater not Working? http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2020/01/gas-water-heater-not-working/ http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2020/01/gas-water-heater-not-working/#comments Sun, 12 Jan 2020 18:54:22 +0000 http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/?p=386 Are you having an issue with your gas water heater? The wind has been picking up lately, and it may just be that your pilot light has gone out. Before you call a plumber, make sure the pilot light is lit.  If you don’t know how to check it and relight it yourself, have your plumber show you how. It will save you both time and money!

]]> http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2020/01/gas-water-heater-not-working/feed/ 0 Why Is Your Water Heater Tripping? http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2019/03/why-is-your-water-heater-tripping/ http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2019/03/why-is-your-water-heater-tripping/#comments Sun, 10 Mar 2019 17:37:18 +0000 http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/?p=342 Is your water heater tripping its reset button?  If you push the red button to reset it and it happens again, it is time to call a plumber.  There are a few reasons this could be happening.  One, one or both of your thermostats could have gone out.  This could result in the water becoming dangerously hot.  Two, the elements could be bad.  At least with failed elements, the water cannot get hot enough to scald anyone.  It could also be bad wiring causing an issue and excessive heating.   If your reset button continues to trip, call a plumber and get to the bottom of it.

]]> http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2019/03/why-is-your-water-heater-tripping/feed/ 0 Before You Install a New Water Heater… http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2017/05/before-you-install-a-new-water-heater/ http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2017/05/before-you-install-a-new-water-heater/#comments Sun, 07 May 2017 17:24:16 +0000 http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/?p=254 Just because you aren’t getting hot water does not mean you need a new water heater.  If your water heater is new or newer there are cheaper repairs that need to be ruled out first.  If your water heater is brand new, make sure your thermostat is set correctly.  It may need nothing more than to be turned up.  If your water heater is electric, check your breaker and make sure you have power to the unit.  Your heater has a built in safety device that will turn off the power if it is overheating.  Usually, a new thermostat is all you will need to repair the water heater.  If your heater is a gas unit, make sure the pilot is lit.  If it won’t light, a new thermocouple may solve the problem.  Take the time to cross an inexpensive repair off your list before you replace your perfectly good water heater.

]]> http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2017/05/before-you-install-a-new-water-heater/feed/ 0 Is a Recirculation System What You Need? http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2015/03/is-a-recirculation-system-what-you-need/ http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2015/03/is-a-recirculation-system-what-you-need/#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2015 17:49:30 +0000 http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/?p=182 If you turn on your faucet and then wait forever for the water to heat up, a recirculation system may be what you are looking for.  A recirculation pump installed on your water heater circulates hot water through your house, so there is minimal to no wait time for the water to heat up.  You can have a timer installed, so the hot water is only circulated during hours of use or run it full time.  Either way, you are saving time, water, and money!

]]> http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2015/03/is-a-recirculation-system-what-you-need/feed/ 0 Water Heater Regulations Are Coming http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2015/01/water-heater-regulations-are-coming/ http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2015/01/water-heater-regulations-are-coming/#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2015 20:37:18 +0000 http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/?p=170 We let you know in December of last year that new water heater regulations would increase your prices while decreasing your options.  While of course the government justifies these changes by siting environmental benefits, there will be a cost and for some it will be large.  Heaters will be required to have more insulation making them larger which will make it harder to place them in tight spaces.  The addition of venting and condensation drains will also be required in some cases and that may make it impossible to put a new heater in its existing place.  More skill and knowledge will be required to replace the water heaters of the future limiting the homeowner’s ability to install his own heater.  If you would like to learn more you can visit the Department of Energy’s site: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/product.aspx/productid/27.

These regulations go into affect April 16, 2015.  We will educate you throughout the year on the different regulations and how they will affect you.

]]> http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2015/01/water-heater-regulations-are-coming/feed/ 0 How’s Your Plumbing? http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2015/01/hows-your-plumbing/ http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2015/01/hows-your-plumbing/#comments Sun, 11 Jan 2015 19:17:39 +0000 http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/?p=165 During the holidays any flaws in your plumbing system become evident.  Did your water heater keep up when you had guests?  Did your tubs and showers and sinks drain quickly and efficiently?  How did your garbage disposal perform?  Was it able to digest the extra food your family and friends left on their plates?  Did any of your leaking faucets become a problem?  Now that the holidays are behind us, it may be time to repair or replace your faulty plumbing!

]]> http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2015/01/hows-your-plumbing/feed/ 0 Now’s the Time to Upgrade Your Water Heater http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2014/12/nows-the-time-to-upgrade-your-water-heater/ http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2014/12/nows-the-time-to-upgrade-your-water-heater/#comments Sun, 14 Dec 2014 23:28:06 +0000 http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/?p=159 If you know you need a new water heater or have been thinking of upgrading your old one, now is the time.  The EPA is going to institute their new water heater regulations in the beginning of 2015 making your choices fewer and more expensive.  We will let you know more specifics next week, but the time to replace your water heater is now!

]]> http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2014/12/nows-the-time-to-upgrade-your-water-heater/feed/ 0 Instant Hot Water http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2014/11/instant-hot-water/ http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2014/11/instant-hot-water/#comments Sat, 01 Nov 2014 18:26:09 +0000 http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/?p=152 It’s getting colder outside, and a cup of tea or cocoa or coffee is going to sound great at any time of the day.  The holidays are also drawing near.  You are going to be spending a lot more time in the kitchen.  Why not install an instant hot water heater?  An instant hot water heater is the most convenient way to get hot water for whatever you need without the wait!

]]> http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2014/11/instant-hot-water/feed/ 0 Is My Water Heater Failing? http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2014/09/is-my-water-heater-failing/ http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2014/09/is-my-water-heater-failing/#comments Sat, 13 Sep 2014 17:08:35 +0000 http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/?p=147 There are signs to look for besides no hot water that will tell you your water heater may be failing.  Rust and water staining the outside of the heater, running out of hot water sooner than you used to, or the water overheating are some of the clues that something is going wrong.  If you turn the regulator on a gas water heater all the way up and still get luke warm water, something is wrong.  Stay alert to these issues so you aren’t stranded without hot water an hour before work or with a house full of company.  Change the water heater on your time, not the water heater’s time!

]]> http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2014/09/is-my-water-heater-failing/feed/ 0 Fix It or Replace It? http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2014/04/fix-it-or-replace-it/ http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/2014/04/fix-it-or-replace-it/#comments Sat, 26 Apr 2014 16:05:17 +0000 http://www.bestplumbersinbend.com/blog/?p=137 Is it time to overhaul your water heater, or is it time for a new one?  Just because your water heater is acting up does not mean you need to replace it.  A minor service call can often add years of hot water to your existing water heater.  You may just need new elements, a new thermostat, or an expansion tank.  Find out before you spend the money to replace a perfectly good water heater with a new one!

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