The Impact of Hard Water on Your Water Heater
Your water heater is one of the hardest working appliances in your home. If you have hard water, like most people in the California Bay area, it could also be one of the most vulnerable appliances. Hard water can decrease your water heater’s efficiency, shorten its lifespan, and rack up your energy bills. Translation: hard […]
The Water Heater Installation Process: What to Expect
Barnett makes it easy, quick and neat There will come a day when you’ll need a new water heater. On average, tank-style units last 7–10 years. Hopefully, yours will just go out with a whimper and not a Bellagio-style water spraying extravaganza. (Don’t worry; them going out with a “bang” and blowing a hole through […]
Why Proactive Water Heater Replacement Saves Money
Most homeowners just assume that hot water will flow effortlessly through their shower heads in the morning…until, one day, it doesn’t. Unfortunately, waiting for your water heater to fail before replacing it can lead to a stressful day without hot water and hefty repair costs you didn’t plan for. Here are a few reasons why […]
Environmental Benefits of Heat Pump Water Heaters
With the cost of natural gas increasing and the Bay Area’s goal of taking the next step toward carbon neutrality, many homeowners are seeking practical ways to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on their energy bills at the same time. One of the simplest ways to achieve that goal is by upgrading to […]
How a New Water Heater Can Lower Your Utility Bills
Cash in on CA’s biggest heat pump water heater incentive Great news! Another financial incentive program has been created specifically for homeowners to upgrade to a heat pump water heater. Upgrading to a heat pump or hybrid water heater will reduce stress on the state’s electric grid and save you money on utility bills. Heat […]
Low Water Pressure: Causes and Solutions
Low Water Pressure Isn’t Always What You Think It Is You turn on the shower and the stream barely reaches your shoulders. The kitchen faucet takes forever to fill a pot. The garden hose produces a weak arc that wouldn’t impress a toddler. Something is wrong with the water pressure. But what? The tricky thing […]
How to Find and Use Your Home’s Water Shut-Off Valve
Find Your Water Shut-Off Valve Before You Need It A burst pipe sends 4 to 8 gallons of water per minute across your floor. A failed washing machine hose dumps water at a similar rate. A water heater that ruptures can release 40 to 50 gallons in minutes. In every one of these scenarios, the […]
How Much Does a Water Heater Cost?
What a Water Heater Actually Costs in California The sticker price on a water heater tells you almost nothing about what you’ll actually pay. Installation labor, code-required upgrades, permits, and disposal of the old unit can double the equipment cost. In California, where building codes are stricter and energy regulations more aggressive than the national […]
Warning Signs Your Water Heater Is Dying
Your Water Heater Gives Warnings Before It Fails. Most People Miss Them. Water heaters rarely die without notice. They send signals for weeks or months before the final failure, but those signals are easy to ignore when everything still seems to work. Hot water comes out of the faucet, so the heater must be fine. […]
Holiday Water Heater Tips for Bay Area Homeowners
3 Hot Water Tips to Prepare for Holiday Guests (& 2 Tips for Travelers) If you’re spending the holidays making memories with the people you love, the last thing you want to do is deal with plumbing failures or disappointments. So, we have some tips to help you through the next few weeks. 🏠 If […]