Walsh Brothers Plumbing and Mechanical Services, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Hot Water Heaters’

Choosing Between Tank and Tankless Water Heaters

Sunday, April 4th, 2021
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Imagine having to get by without any hot water in your home. Suddenly it makes sense why people in the “olden days” only bathed or showered every few weeks! That’s some cold water!

Thankfully, you have a water heater in your home that provides you with reliable hot water for everything from bathing to washing laundry. Or at least that system should provide you with reliable hot water. If this isn’t the case though and you are instead struggling with lukewarm or cold water, it means it may be time to schedule a water heater replacement with your plumber in Springfield, PA.

When you need to replace your water heater you will need to choose whether you want a tank or tankless system as your next unit. We’ll explain the benefits and drawbacks of each system below.

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Here’s How To Tell When You Need a Water Heater Repair

Monday, January 11th, 2021
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These are going to be some of the coolest months of the year. This certainly isn’t the season when you want to be without hot water, not that anyone really ever wants that. If your water heater isn’t working correctly though, this may be your reality. The truth is that when you need water heater repairs in Newtown Square, the sooner you reach out for help, the better off you’ll be. The issue certainly won’t resolve itself!

You may have another question though which we are happy to answer: How do I know I need water heater repairs before I can’t get any hot water? We have the warning signs you need to know and the solution to the problem as well.

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Icy Showers? It Is Time To Replace Your Water Heater

Thursday, November 21st, 2019
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It has been a long day and you are really looking forward to hitting the mental “refresh” button with a nice, warm shower. You start the water and wait to see the steam before you step in. Your “Ah,” of relaxation makes a quick switch to a scream though when the water goes from pleasantly warm to abrasively cold.

You hop out of the shower, wrap a towel around yourself, and pick up the phone to call your fast, friendly and reliable Walsh Brothers plumber. But as the phone rings, you start wondering, “Is this a repair call? Or do I need water heater replacement in Aston, PA?”

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4 Benefits of Water Heater Maintenance

Monday, November 4th, 2019
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There are few things more enjoyable than a comfortably warm (or nice and hot) shower to clean off and refresh. There is also nothing worse than being in the middle of your cozy rinse and having the water suddenly turn icy. If this has happened to you, there were likely several choice words uttered before the water returned to normal and you continued with your shower, believing the sudden temperature change to have been a mere fluke.

The truth is that this was an attempt at a wake-up call from your water heater! Your water heater may be struggling with the job it is meant to do and, if this incident is ignored, may fail to produce any hot water later on.

There is a way to avoid this situation altogether though: maintenance!

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