Ken Neyer Plumbing, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘tank water heaters’

Water Heaters: Tank vs. Tankless

Monday, March 1st, 2021

It’s been a while since we really talked about the difference between these two types of water heaters. They’re both common, they both work, and they’re both efficient for homes in their own way. We constantly run into homeowners who have wild misconceptions about both types of systems. We’re going to put an end to those myths today.

Both tank and tankless water heaters in Mason, OH are powerful solutions to the problem of hot water. If they weren’t, they wouldn’t both be in use. Tank water heaters provide a more conventional solution that’s both initially more affordable and effective for certain families. Tankless systems provide an alternative source of water heating that solves some of the problems a tank water heater has, at a higher price.

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Common Problems with a Tank Water Heater

Monday, September 16th, 2019

No water heater is perfect. When they have issues, it’s important to get the right professional on the job to make sure you and your family have hot water for the years to come. However, sometimes it can be hard to know what exactly is going on with your water heating system. These are complicated machines that perform a simple service—to give you hot water—which often can scramble the brain of anyone who isn’t trained in plumbing services.

That being said, are some curious customers out there who really want to know what to look out for when they’re dealing with hot water problems on their tank water heater. As your friendly neighborhood plumber, that’s exactly something that we aim to help you with.

So, if you notice one of the problems below, make sure you schedule water heater services in Hamilton, OH with us!

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All You Need to Know About Leaking Water Heaters

Monday, May 27th, 2019

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You probably don’t need professionals to tell you that a leaking water heater is bad news. Leaks are bad news for just about any appliance! However, people often don’t know what to look for when it comes to leaks in their water heaters, how they may start, or what to do about them. Our professionals have a long history of installing and repairing water heaters in Erlanger, KY, and we’d like to give you a short rundown on what you need to know about water heater leaks.

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Sizing a New Tank Water Heater

Tuesday, April 10th, 2018

water-heater-tankYou’re in the market for a new tank water heater. You either want to replace the aging water heater currently in your home, or you’re moving in a new home that doesn’t have a water heater yet. Whatever the case, you’ll have plenty of questions about buying a new water heater. A major one is how big the water heater needs to be. Too small, and your household won’t receive sufficient hot water. Too big, and you’ll have a massive energy wasting appliance on your hands.

You shouldn’t worry about making the choice. Properly sizing a tank water heater is something to leave to plumbing professionals. They’ll make the calculations to determine the size and type of water heater to meet your family’s hot water demands without draining your bank account.

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Time to Get a New Water Heater? Here’s How You Can Tell

Monday, May 29th, 2017

water-heaterYou never want to get caught without hot water for your home. It can mean going without showers and baths, and it also will bring a halt to a number of basic, everyday chores. In fact, you’ll never realize just how much you rely on your water heater through the average day… until you suddenly don’t have a working water heater!

The best way to prevent a busted water heater and a major emergency is to know ahead of time the system is starting to fail. You’ll then be able to contact our water heater professionals and arrange to have a new system installed.

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Danger: Potential Water Heater Scald Hazards

Monday, March 20th, 2017

thermometer-going-redThe storage tank water heater is the most common type of water heater found in homes across the country, and has been since the early 20th century when it first entered widespread domestic use. Even with recent developments in water heating technology resulting in the spread of systems like tankless water heaters and heat pump water heaters, the storage water heater remains a dependable way to enjoy a steady supply of heated water throughout a house.

Chances are high that you have a tank water heater serving your family’s needs. If you require service for your water heater, or you’re interested in a replacement system, call on our specialists. We offer quality repairs and other services for tank water heaters in Cincinnati, OH.

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Sometimes a Tank Water Heater Is the Best Choice for Installation

Tuesday, January 17th, 2017

You may have heard about the many advantages of tankless water heaters. In fact, you may have heard about them directly from us. We install, repair, and maintain tankless water heating systems, and we’re big proponents of households making the switch from the conventional storage tank water heater to a tankless system.

Or maybe it’s better to say that we’re proponents of households giving serious consideration to making the switch. The truth is that tankless water heaters are not always the ideal installation for hot water in a home. There are situations where sticking with a tank water heater for a replacement or new install is the optimal choice.

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Why You’re Not Getting Enough Hot Water

Monday, November 21st, 2016

When you suddenly find that there’s no hot water coming out of your hot water taps or shower heads, you know that you have an urgent problem that needs to be taken care of right away. You only need to put in a call to us for the help you need—we have experienced plumbers ready 24 hours a day to assist with water heater repairs.

But what if the problem is smaller: a drop in the amount of hot water you’re receiving, or a drop in the temperature? You may be tempted to simply ignore these problems, but you shouldn’t. There are a number of reasons for this issue with your water heater, and many require expert repairs.

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