If your water heater is getting close to replacement age, you might be wondering which type of water heater is best for your Tampa home. This largely depends on your family's water consumption and individual home's needs. In this plumbing blog post we will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of both tankless and tank type water heaters.
The advantages of a tankless water heater
Never run out of hot water. The tankless water heater will never run out of hot water. This is ideal for people who have big families because if you live in a big family, you know what it is like to be the last p...
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Should You Go Tankless?
Are you looking for ways to save on your Tampa utility bills? Water heating accounts for around 18% of your home’s energy usage, making it the second-highest contributor to your utility costs after your HVAC system.
If you’re in the market for a new water heater, the best choice for energy savings might be to skip the tank and opt for a tankless water heater this time around. Learn more about tankless vs. traditional water heaters to determine if this upgrade is right for your home.
HOW DOES A TANKLESS WATER HEATER WORK?
Tankless water heaters, also known as on-demand water heat...
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Going Tankless in Tampa? What Size do You Need?
When it comes to tankless water heaters, size matters. If you install a unit that’s too small, you won’t have enough hot water to meet demand. On the other hand, an oversized unit will cost more to purchase and operate than necessary, negating one of the biggest benefits of tankless water heaters—energy efficiency!
In short, the tankless water heater size must be just right to meet your expectations. Consider the two factors that go into sizing a tankless unit so you know what to install in your home.
FLOW RATE
The flow rate is how much hot water the tankless unit can produce,...
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Hot Water Circulation Pump Explained
Why You Might Want Cass Plumbing to Install one
As we enter the winter months and the temperature cools down, would you like to eliminate the wait for hot water when you need it most?
One of the worst feelings in the morning is when you step into the shower to get ready for work – only to be sprayed with ice-cold water. If you're lucky, you catch yourself in time to not scream as you progress from bleary sleep to fully awake in half a second. If you're unlucky, your shriek wakes up your next-door neighbors.Thankfully, you can avoid this situation and bask in warm water without ...
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What to Do When Your Hot Water Heater Leaks
Water heaters, whether gas or electric, will last about 10 to 12 years if you take good care of them.
Even so, there’s always a chance your water heater could leak. Often, small water heater leaks can be patched up pretty easily.
There are several things you can do before you call a professional plumber, like Cass Plumbing.
What to Do When Your Hot Water Heater Leaks
WHY IS YOUR WATER HEATER LEAKING?
The leading causes of water heater leaks include:
Broken drain valves: These will cause water leaks from the bottom of the tank. They’re easily fixed by replacing the broken drain va...
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The Reason Water Heater Replacement is Best Left to Plumbing Professionals
When the hot water goes out, that's never a good sign. In general, a traditional tank-type water heater will last between 8 to 12 years. It's always a good idea to perform routine water heater maintenance and check for signs that it's not working properly. Often, you can nip a hot water heater problem in the bud if the issue is caught early and basic maintenance is done. Some signs that your water heater is about to become inoperable include:
Corroded tank: Most hot water tanks in the Tampa Bay Area are made out of steel. Eventually, they will rust. If your tank is r...
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Does your shower drain smell?
Shower drains can start to smell for several common reasons. Mold or mildew might be growing beneath the drain cover. Your p-trap could be malfunctioning, allowing sewer gas to rise up through your pipes. Or there could simply be hair or grime stuck in your shower drain strainer.
Luckily, most of the reasons your shower drain smells so bad right now are pretty easy to fix. Whether your drain smells like mildew or sulfur, we’ve listed the most likely causes of your stinky problem below. By following these tips, you should be able to find and remove it no problem. Let’s start with your st...
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A Touch of Cass
If you turn on the television or Social Media in 2020 you would think this is the absolute worst year ever. The 1 common thread running through every message is how unhappy and disgruntled Americans are about the year 2020. Many are calling it the worst year in American history.
Conservatives on the right are complaining about the liberals on the left, while the liberals on the left are complaining about the conservatives on the right. Everyone is complaining about Covid 19, the economy, the government, racial injustice, the protests, the riots, the police, the weather, hurricanes, immigrat...
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