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Bakers Appliance Heating & Air
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Serving Farnham, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1978

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"The installation and secondary service went fine; I do not think that there was anything that Bakers had done wrong or negligently.  It was an act of the installation, difficult to determine whether an item manufactured else where would function as promised.  I cannot fault Bakers for their service of the unit.  I have had no problems with the air conditioner, the hot water heater or the thermostat, all of which Bakers installed in the last 4 years.
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
Rescue1Plumbing & Gas LLC
4.6(
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Serving Farnham, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did a terrific job. He walked me through and explained things with the water heater and what is best for my home. He was very prompt for the appointments and got back to me right away. He showed me options to choose from, explained the features and benefits and details of the water heater and plumbing that I selected.  His prices are reasonable also."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
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Serving Farnham, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"We pay yearly but we have this is included with our rental property. They are pretty good on most things. We had a hot water heater replaced and they did an excellent job on that. They are very quick on their response. They dont come out here. It is all done on the internet.  I just like the idea that one time service charge is so much better than trying to hiring someone to come in. It is more about convenience. It pays for itself."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Orbit Energy & Power, LLC
3.7(
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Serving Farnham, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Orbit Energy & Power provides professional Heating and Cooling services for your home or commercial business! From new system installation to major and minor system repairs, we’re here to make sure that everyone stays comfortable, no matter what the temperature is outside. With more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry, we will be with you every step of the way in helping you choose the right HVAC system for your project and providing expert installation. We can even provide an Energy Assessment! Our company is licensed, bonded, and insured with the experience and expertise necessary to successfully complete both residential and commercial HVAC projects.

Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Water Heaters questions, answered by experts

Choosing between an electric water heater vs. a gas water heater comes down to personal preference. Overall, electric heaters are more energy efficient than their gas competitors. They’re also quieter to operate, take up less room, and don’t come with a risk of gas leaks. 

The downside is that electric water heaters cost more to operate than gas. They might also struggle to heat water fast enough for households that use large amounts of hot water. Lastly, a power outage could cause your electric water heater to stop working, whereas gas water heaters may still function.

Typically, only a high-efficiency water heater with an inducer fan can be vented outside the house. Otherwise, your water heater needs to be installed on the inside and vented through the roof. However, certain areas may allow a standard-efficiency water heater to be vented outside. Check your local building codes to be sure.

The time it takes to install or replace a water heater depends on the type of heater and the complexity of the job. A professional can typically replace a standard tank-style water heater in one to three hours. However, if the work area is tight, such as a small closet or crawl space, the job could take four to five hours. Replacing an existing tankless unit takes about two to three hours, while upgrading from a tank-style to a tankless water heater is more complex and can take four to six hours. The project will take longer if you are switching fuel sources, such as installing a gas heater which can add about an hour to the timeline, or if the unit needs to be relocated.

You don’t have to replace expansion tanks at the same time as your hot water heater. You may be able to go six to 12 years or more before needing to replace your expansion tank. At $150 to $450, hot water heater expansion tanks are usually much more affordable than the cost of hot water tanks themselves, which average about $1,190.

The right way to vent a gas water heater is to have a pipe directly upward or slopes upward out of the house. Because hot air naturally rises, this type of venting will efficiently ensure that all gas moves out of the house. Your system may rely on fans or blowers as well.

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