Losing hot water can be frustrating, but there are some things you can do to troubleshoot your gas hot water heater before you call a plumber. Use this simple guide to look for basic issues you can fix, and consider calling a licensed plumber to handle the more difficult problems.
Water Is Not Hot Enough
Your water heater may be working, but it isn’t delivering water at the right temperature. To fix this problem, you’ll need to adjust the temperature on the hot water heater.…
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If you have a vacation property, you may choose to have it completely disconnected from the outside world. This can include having systems for electricity like solar panels and other things that give you the small comforts of home without the need to connect mechanical systems. You will also want to have a source of potable water. This can be a well, but a well may not always be practical. Installing gutters and using a rain-collection system can be another great source of potable water for your home.…
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Have you been noticing a musty smell in your home that does not go away? This is due to moisture somewhere, which can be addressed with improvements like better ventilation, waterproofing or crawlspace encapsulation if needed. The moisture may be coming from a hidden problem in your home, and in addition to the musty smell, there may be a mold problem somewhere. Here are some of the unsuspecting places that you may want to investigate for potential mold problems that need to be addressed in your home:…
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