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An effective and efficient HVAC system is an essential part of home comfort. If you're looking to upgrade the water heating side of things, you have a choice to make. Should you opt for a traditional tank water heater or a more modern tankless unit?  Both have their place, but five key advantages should make…

Tankless water heaters are just what they sound like—hot water on demand without the need for a tank. Instead of heating water and then storing it in a large tank until you’re ready to use it, a tankless water heater heats on-demand, allowing for a steady flow of hot water whenever you need it. Tankless water…

Did you know that the average household uses upwards of 60 gallons of water per person, per day? That’s a lot of liquid—and a lot of wastage. The good news is that there are easy ways to reduce how much water you’re using (and wasting), which can result in significant savings on your water bill.…

Lead in drinking water can have significant negative health impacts on children and adults, especially pregnant adults. Read on to learn more about this heavy metal, how to find out if it’s in your water, and the steps you can take for clean, healthy drinking water. What Is Lead?  Lead, or Pb on the periodic table of…

Experts say that a water heater will last anywhere from 6 to 12 years, on average. That’s a pretty wide margin, so it can sometimes be hard to tell whether an unreliable device needs repair or replacement. Here are five signs that it’s probably time to start looking into options for a new hot water…