Tankless water heaters are a fantastic option for homeowners who are looking to improve their energy consumption and lower their monthly utility expense. Because these systems are fairly new, most homes need to be retrofitted to accommodate the change in operations from the standard tank water heaters. Venting the tankless water heater is an important …
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The National Appliance Energy Conservation Act will implement significant changes on April 16, 2015. These new requirements are specific to higher energy ratings for residential oil, electric, and gas water heaters. The US Department of Energy estimates that a typical household water heater accounts for up to 30% of a monthly power bill. These new …
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Now that Daylights Savings Time has come and gone there is an extra hour of sunlight each day. This extra hour gives us extra time for getting spring cleaning projects done, going on a bike ride after work, or just sitting at the park reading – unless you forgot to set your clocks forward! Two …
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As soon as the spring sun starts showing itself, most of us are inspired to open up the house and think about the projects and spring cleaning chores that need to be done. During the cold winter months we go into hibernation mode and do what we can to stay warm and cozy. Once the …
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Water Use and Energy According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the question is posed about “what water use and energy have to do with each other. In most cases, electricity or gas are used to heat water, and this costs you money. In addition, your water utility uses energy to purify and pump water to …
Crushed ice Many refrigerators come with ice makers, which need to be attached to a water supply. The most difficult aspect is locating a water supply close to the refrigerator. Most installations involve drilling a hole through the floor and attaching the tubing to a nearby supply line in the basement, according to your most …
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Toilet repair Removing a toilet isn’t one of the daintiest parts of a plumbing job, it’s pretty simple. Just make sure to have plenty of towels and rags on hand to clean up water spills, and a helper to remove and dispose of the old toilet. (Even when separated into two parts, toilets are surprisingly …
Dealing with simple clogs If you can’t find the clog in the pop-out or the trap, you can remove the P-trap and P-trap arm as one unit and clean out the drain line in the wall. Note: This is usually where you will find a ring if it accidentally falls into the drain. Try not …
Furnace Filter Replacement Any forced air heating system is equipped with a filter, usually located next to the blower on your equipment. Have your reliable Pleasanton heating contractor show you the filter, or refer to your equipment manual. Disposable filters should be replaced, and the old ones discarded, every month during heating season. Is your …
Worn-Out Float Ball If you have a float ball in your toilet tank and it’s partially submerged, or has water inside it, you need to replace it. Shut off the water supply at the supply stop (or the main, if there is no supply stop), and flush the toilet. Unscrew the float from the float …
