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Q: What are the different types of water heaters available for installation?

• <div><p>Storage, tankless, heat pumps, and solar water heaters each suit specific space constraints, usage needs, and efficiency preferences.</p></div>

Q: Are water heater pans required by code?

• <div><p>Yes, most municipalities have codes that require water heaters to have pans. A pan is necessary when a water heater or hot water storage tank is installed in an area where water leakage could cause damage, such as an attic, second floor, or finished basement. Tankless water heaters are not required to have a pan since there is no storage tank.</p></div>

Q: What happens if a water heater is not vented properly?

• <div><p>If your system is not vented properly, you could experience what&rsquo;s called backdrafting. Backdrafting is when your ventilation system isn&rsquo;t working as it should, and instead of releasing gases outside, they get trapped inside your home. </p><p>Gas and propane water heaters create a few types of combustion gases, but the most dangerous is carbon monoxide. If there&rsquo;s too much build-up of these gases inside your home, it can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.</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>

Q: Is it better to vent a gas water heater out of the wall or roof?

• <div><p>Venting a gas water heater out of the roof is preferable in most cases. Heated exhaust gases naturally rise, so a vertical vent pipe is efficient. If you&rsquo;re trying to vent through a pipe exiting a wall, the angle of the pipe may be more horizontal than vertical, making the venting system less effective. If you go through a wall, you may need to add a fan to ensure a successful expulsion of the gases outdoors.</p></div>

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Last update on December 05, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Juan showed good leadership skills while working on my water heater replacement. He had every tool and did not have to leave to pick anything up. Very time efficient and works with a good flow. I would recommend Juan for any HVAC or plumbing jobs! Thank you Juan
JR'S HEATING AND COOLING LLC
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Reviewed in February 2025
Dean repaired my dryer by installing a new heating element. My dryer vent was too impacted with lint,and therefore, made my heating element fail.He also warned me to get my vent cleaned out and properly installed the way that it should have been. I am having a different company clean out the...
Mr. Appliance of Fremont and Sandusky, OH
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Reviewed in June 2023
Alan quoted the installation of a Ream Heater, Tankless Hot Water System, and a Mini Split at my home. Installation and interactions were very professional. I was asked to "trust" Alan as part of the job was to charge the system but it was too cold in March to do so. Frankly speaking I really...
Alaska Breeze Mechanical
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Reviewed in October 2022
Excellent work. Matt is amazing! He diagnosed the problem accurately, explained process crystal clear, charge is pretty fair, and the fixing work was completed fast. Love his work. This is the best heating and plumbing company at BG!
United Home Comfort
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Reviewed in July 2018
We had a new water heater installed by Bill. Not because we needed one, we just wanted a bigger one after installing a large jetted tub. It took him a year to get it working right. He was at our house 6 times saying there was nothing wrong with it, all along charging us for each visit. In the...
Wm Busdiecker & Son Plumbing, Heating, and A/C
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Reviewed in March 2014
The removed kitchens cabinets, built deadman walls, rebuilt supporting structure, drywall work, reinstalled kitchen cabinets. The removed windows, built deadman wall, repaired structure, replaced large window. Found water leak, tore out drywall, repaired water leak, repaired drywall. J.S....
J.S. Brown & Co
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Reviewed in March 2014
I was referred to ACE by the contractor who installed a new furnace in our basement (Action Heating and AC). The owner, Josh, called me after Action Heating let him know I was interested in a new sump pump. Josh stopped out to our home the same day to take a look at our existing pump and give...
Ace Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in January 2014
On January 5, 2014, we called Tin Man as we had no heat in our Water Furnace, two days before the -40 degree polar freeze was to arrive here. We told them the problem and they said they could order a new blower motor and module but could not get it until Tuesday, after the freeze. This was a...
Tin Man Heating & Cooling Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2013
WOW !!! i have spent many thousands of dollars in replacing washers,dryers,furnices and water heaters in the 10 yrs of living at my house and was about to give up and try to have all that stuff moved upstairs.my basement flooded every time we got rain and i already had a crock installed,so i...
The Basement Guys
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Reviewed in June 2013
Our furnace was acting strange so I called Action Heating and Air. They sent a truck out immediately and gave us an inspection. During the inspection, they determined there was a crack in the heat exchanger. They offered to show us the crack on their fancy camera and sure enough, I could see the...
Action Heating & Air Conditioning & Electrical
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