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Q: Can I use multiple tankless water heaters?

• <div><p>You can use multiple tankless water heaters, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean you should. Adding multiple tankless heaters adds considerable cost to your home in both parts and installation costs. Also, you&rsquo;re adding many more points of failure in the system, making plumbing issues harder to diagnose. More heaters mean more maintenance, and insurers may want a word regarding the increased risk of water damage. A single, larger unit makes more sense in most situations. </p></div>

Q: Does an electric water heater need its own circuit breaker?

• <div><p>A water heater is one of the heaviest hitters in your home, and it needs as much power as possible to help it run efficiently and effectively.</p><p>Your water heater should be on its own dedicated circuit breaker, with no other power sources running to it. This is required to meet the National Electric Code&ndash;and to ensure it runs as efficiently as possible.</p></div>

Q: Can you switch to a tankless water heater from a heater with a tank?

• <div><p>Yes, you can replace a current tank water heater with a tankless model or vice versa. If you&rsquo;re maintaining the same fuel source&mdash;gas or electricity&mdash;the switchover should be smooth. A conventional tank requires open floor space, while a tankless model can be wall-mounted. If you&rsquo;re switching to a tank water heater, you might need to clear space for it. Gas-powered tankless water heaters need a large volume of gas when they start running to heat the water instantly. You might need to increase the size of the gas line when going from a tank to a tankless model.</p></div>

Q: Do water heater installers need to be licensed?

• <div><p>In most municipalities, a license is not mandatory for water heater installation or replacement. However, we strongly recommend hiring a licensed plumber or water heater installer to handle the work. Licensed installers are far less likely to make a mistake during the installation, which means paying for the experience decreases your risk of a leak and other issues. You can use our <a href="https://www.angi.com/angi-license-check.htm">state licensing tool</a> to find out if a contractor you&rsquo;re considering in your area holds a plumber&rsquo;s license.</p></div>

Q: How do hot water heater expansion tanks work?

• <div><p>When the water expands in a hot water heater, it puts pressure on your hot water pipes and can cause leaks or a rupture in the hot water tank under certain conditions. Pipes or water heaters may split due to the pressure where there is a backflow preventer that prevents the hot water heater from diffusing pressure by releasing water back to the public water line.</p><p>In these scenarios, a hot water heater expansion tank provides a place for the hot water heater to relieve pressure and prevent bursts and leaks.</p></div>

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Last update on September 05, 2024

Reviewed in September 2024
The salesman Timber Shelton was very professional, friendly and organized. The crew didn’t waste any time and went right to work. After it rained they found water under the house. After getting my approval they went right to work putting in a system for the water.
Foundation Recovery Systems
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Reviewed in June 2020
Theo and his crew did a good job installing the gutters 5/22. A few days later an issue arose after light rain in that a 20 ft section of gutter has water getting between the gutter and the eave. This water is dripping right across the front door entry. I spoke to Theo about this and he told me...
Johnson Gutter Company
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Reviewed in December 2019
Nothing is worse than walking down to your basement and realizing that the entire floor has about 4 inches of water covering it. I called Pride because they were referred to me and I couldn't have been happier. They extracted the water and dried it out and cut out some of the walls. They also...
Pride Cleaning & Restoration
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Reviewed in September 2019
b dry was set to give bid on what I needed done BUT they failed to say up front that a crawl space must be 24 inchs are they will not work on it. mine is 18=22 inchs , out of luck? woods basements would and could work on it and gave a bid. what is a person to do with a low crawl space , Answer...
BDry Solutions
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Reviewed in November 2018
Great company to do business with. The only complaint I have is that my air filter on my heater was left so dirty that the lack of air flow shut my heater down overnight leaving my home very cold by morning
Healthy Home Pest Control & Services
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Reviewed in August 2018
It has been 4 years since I had my bathroom remodeled, and my kitchen partially remodeled. I recently found out that I have apparently had a water leak for some time. This leak is from the bathroom shower which the plumber told me was not installed correctly. My subfloor under the bathroom and...
Heartland Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2018
My house is very tall, over 105 yrs old and had not been power washed for over 10 yrs. These guys didnt give up, even scrubbed by hand! They would come and find me and show me certain spots, explain what was going on and what they had tried to remove stains. I was concerned about my original...
Mr. B's Elite Lawn and Home Care Makeover
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Reviewed in March 2017
Excellent company!!! Originally contacted as basement ceiling was leaking. Larry came out (same day), found the issue, fixed the cracked pipe and hooked me up with restoration guys to take care of the demo. Recommended some other plumbing fixes and had him back yesterday for a new Water...
AA Plumbing & Drain Team, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2016
First called another company and they couldn't figure it out and said I would halfto replace it. I could not afford that so I then called this company and they sent a tech out and he figured the problem out in about an hour. They had to order the part from the supplier but left me a space heater...
JJ'S Heating And Cooling
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Reviewed in August 2016
He discovered the capacitor was bad. replaced it. then discovered the compressor was too hot . applied water to cool down. then check for freon level. was low. added freon. also discovered cooling fins were dirty. cleaned those out. tested system. cooling properly. <br>
ERBES GAS HEATING SPECIALIST
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Shane's Plumbing, LLC

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We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forwards to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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Rardin Plumbing Heating & A/C

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"They are excellent. I am a truck driver and not home very much. I needed my pipes winterized so they wouldn't freeze. The antifreeze is non-toxic. They drained my hot water heaters, put the antifreeze in. He turned off the water and made sure that it was winterized. I could turn the heat off. I thought it was high until, I realized they used two cases of antifreeze, and it is expensive. They were professional, courteous, and no issues. The price was good. I have no complaints with anything they did. I had to make an appointment, because they are busy. It took a while for them to come out on time and they showed up on time. Everything was good. They provided a good quality service at a reasonable price."

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McDonagh & Sons Plumbing & Sewer Inc

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"I own a two flat in the city. Today i got a call from one of my tenants telling me that there was a leak. i called mcDonoagh and Sons and within two hours, they ha a Technician come out on st Patrick's day diagnose the problem, get the appropriate parts and fix it. I was very impressed with the responsiveness and the speed of service. He also made helpful recommendations for how to maintain my water heaters.
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Serving Dix, IL and surrounding areas

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"He was able to quickly diagnose that the water leak from the water heater was a result of a ruptured tank, resulting in the need to replace the entire water heater."

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty

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"He was very nice to talk with and repaired our washing machine. He even helped sweep the water out."

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Shane's Plumbing, LLC

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Green Earth Enterprises Inc

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We’re here to change your perceptions of what it means to be a property owner in today’s fast paced marketplace. Whether you are a landowner with rental property, or if you would like to “flip” a property you've just purchased or maybe you're a Realty Management Company seeking to prepare your managed property for the market or simply the next tenant. We're here to help you meet your needs in an affordable & efficient manner. We offer a wide array of services to choose from in whole or in part, as it fits your needs & budget. We look forward to doing business with you! Additional Emails - [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. Additional Address - Princeton, IL 61356.

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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

You can use multiple tankless water heaters, but that doesn’t mean you should. Adding multiple tankless heaters adds considerable cost to your home in both parts and installation costs. Also, you’re adding many more points of failure in the system, making plumbing issues harder to diagnose. More heaters mean more maintenance, and insurers may want a word regarding the increased risk of water damage. A single, larger unit makes more sense in most situations.

A water heater is one of the heaviest hitters in your home, and it needs as much power as possible to help it run efficiently and effectively.

Your water heater should be on its own dedicated circuit breaker, with no other power sources running to it. This is required to meet the National Electric Code–and to ensure it runs as efficiently as possible.

Yes, you can replace a current tank water heater with a tankless model or vice versa. If you’re maintaining the same fuel source—gas or electricity—the switchover should be smooth. A conventional tank requires open floor space, while a tankless model can be wall-mounted. If you’re switching to a tank water heater, you might need to clear space for it. Gas-powered tankless water heaters need a large volume of gas when they start running to heat the water instantly. You might need to increase the size of the gas line when going from a tank to a tankless model.

In most municipalities, a license is not mandatory for water heater installation or replacement. However, we strongly recommend hiring a licensed plumber or water heater installer to handle the work. Licensed installers are far less likely to make a mistake during the installation, which means paying for the experience decreases your risk of a leak and other issues. You can use our state licensing tool to find out if a contractor you’re considering in your area holds a plumber’s license.

When the water expands in a hot water heater, it puts pressure on your hot water pipes and can cause leaks or a rupture in the hot water tank under certain conditions. Pipes or water heaters may split due to the pressure where there is a backflow preventer that prevents the hot water heater from diffusing pressure by releasing water back to the public water line.

In these scenarios, a hot water heater expansion tank provides a place for the hot water heater to relieve pressure and prevent bursts and leaks.

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