Did You Know?: Under Sink Water Heaters Undersink water heaters are compact and efficient water heaters that go under your sink. They are so small that they take up little space under the area of your sink. These types of water heaters are not considered replacements of the traditional water heaters – but, actually, they
Ever wondered what the difference was between water conditioning vs water softening? Have you heard of “hard water” and “soft water”? It can be confusing. Hard water refers to water that contains a lot of salts and minerals; while soft water refers water with a miniscule amount of minerals and salts. Using hard water in
Are you certain you have a water leak? Some plumbing leaks are obvious to repair. But some leaks can be hiding behind your home’s walls or even the ceilings, making it difficult to find and – what’s worse – it can cost you thousands of dollars in damage if you don’t detect the leak before
The tankless water heater has been around for decades, but most homes still have the old standard — 40 to 80 gallons of hot water that people don’t need for most of the day. It takes a lot of energy (read money!) to keep several hundred pounds of water hot for hours on end, so more
Reasons Why the Water in Your Home is Lukewarm Most of the time, if you are not getting enough hot water throughout your home, the water heater is to blame. Gas water heaters may fail to provide hot water due to a pilot light that has gone out or a defective thermocouple or thermostat. If
Common Plumbing Problems Home, sweet home, can sometimes be the bane of our existence. Especially if there are issues with the plumbing. Luckily, Expert Plumbing can service everything from replacing your shower head to your fixing your washer hose. Clogged Drain Clogged drains can go from “I can ignore this,” to “I need to call
What Qualifies as an Emergency Plumbing Situation? We know how stressful plumbing problems can have for you and your family. Here are five specific emergency plumbing services we offer our customers in the Santa Cruz area. Fixing Broken Pipes There are several reasons your pipes can break in half or suddenly burst: Tree roots contorting
Check out this article to learn which signs indicate that your water heater needs repair and that you should contact a professional plumber in Santa Cruz. Our expert plumbers recommend that you contact Expert Plumbing any time you experience the following: Diminished Performance The most common sign of a failing water heater is a lack
