Tankless water heaters are fantastic units but they do need more care &... More
If you have hard water and use a tankless water heater, sooner or later you will need to flush your unit. More
Why increasing the size of the expansion tank will reduce the clicking noises... More
Q: I recently learned that building codes in my state now require that newly... More
Why your thermal-expansion tank might be too small to adequately protect your gas... More
Q. Do the energy savings provided by instantaneous gas water heaters justify their higher cost? More
Q. I'm considering using electric radiant heating panels in the ceiling of a small superinsulated apartment, but I hear a lot of bias against electric heat. Can it be cost effective in this case? More
Q: In his November 1998 article, "Using Water Heaters for Radiant Heat," Bill Clinton shows how to heat a home with a gas water heater. Will an electric water heater work in this type of system? How about a tankless electric water heater? More
Q: Is it acceptable to use plastic piping for the pressure-relief discharge on a domestic water heater? The BOCA code in my area requires that the discharge piping be rated at or above the temperature of the system, but it’s not clear whether that refers to the temperature of the water in the tank or the temperature setting of the relief valve. More
