Atlantic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Water Heaters’ Category

What’s New in the Water Heater World? Your Guide for a New Water Heater

Monday, October 14th, 2024

Let’s face it, most homeowners don’t really think about water heaters until either their own system breaks down or they’re looking to purchase a new one. The extent of curiosity usually levels out at the question of “does it work?” And if the answer is yes, then you’re probably good.

But the industry has changed a lot in just the last ten years. Homeowners are now incentivized to upgrade and choose water heaters that prioritize more than just giving you hot water. For example, efficiency is becoming a major priority when choosing a water heater installation in Lewes, DE, and our team wants to make sure that every customer that chooses us gets the most efficient and powerful system available.

The more informed you are about the industry changes, the more likely you are to make a good purchase when upgrading your water heater system. Let’s take this discussion one step at a time!

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The Pros and Cons of a New Tank Water Heater: Is It Time to Go Tankless?

Monday, September 9th, 2024

When it comes to your home’s water heating system, choosing between a traditional tank water heater and a tankless system can feel like a big decision. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages, and what works best for your home will depend on your specific needs. In this blog post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of a new tank water heater installation in Lewes, DE, and discuss why many homeowners are opting for a tankless system instead.

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Common Signs You Need Water Heater Repair: Sussex County Edition

Monday, August 26th, 2024
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Homeowners throughout Sussex County have different kinds of water heaters, from tankless units to electric tank water heaters. Each of these systems work tirelessly to give us hot water on a daily basis, to the point where our lives would come to a screeching halt if they didn’t.

If you’re nervous about something you’re experiencing with your water heater, or you’re unsure as to whether something you’re picking up on is a serious problem or not, then you’ve come to the right place. This blog post is dedicated to reviewing some of the common signs of water heater issues that require professional water heater repair in Sussex County, DE.

From leaky pipes to rust-colored water, you can count on our team to diagnose and fix these issues at their source.

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How Long Water Heater Installation Actually Takes

Monday, October 23rd, 2023

If you’ve never had a water heater installed before, as in you bought your home with one already in it and didn’t have to replace it until now, the task can seem daunting. While this is an involved process, as it concerns one of the most important machines in your house, it’s not as scary as you might think. This is how long water heater installation in Sussex County, DE really takes.

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The Pros and Cons of Getting a Tankless Water Heater

Monday, July 4th, 2022
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The tankless water heater isn’t a new piece of technology: the earliest tankless water heaters were developed at the end of the nineteenth century. However, the tankless water heaters didn’t become viable options for homes until fairly recently, when technological advancements made them capable of providing entire households with the hot water they need at a cost-effective price. Now tankless water heaters rank among the most popular choices for new water heater installations.

If you’re considering a tankless water heater in Smyrna, DE, you’ll want to know as much as possible about the potential benefits of these systems, as well as potential drawbacks. The tank water heater is still a good option when it comes to providing for the hot water needs of a house. We’ll look at the pros and cons of going tankless to help you better understand if your house is a good candidate.

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How a Tank Flush Can Help a Water Heater

Monday, February 14th, 2022
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When it comes to the lifespan of your water heater, most systems last between eight and twelve years. Some brands are, of course, designed to last longer than others, but even if you have a high-quality system, if you don’t maintain it, you will shorten its life.

Water heaters bring outside cold water into your home and then heat it with an electric element or a gas burner. Over time, the minerals that are in the water create sediment in the tank. This sediment then settles at the bottom.

Here’s why this is a problem.

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Watch Out for These Signs You Have Faulty Water Heater

Monday, January 3rd, 2022
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The same way you don’t want your furnace to fail on you during the winter months, you want your water heater to stay in top shape and keep the hot water flowing. But the water heater has a problem the furnace doesn’t: it runs all year, not only during winter, and so it can rack up repair troubles at any time. 

The sooner you notice something wrong with your water heater, the better. When you call us for timely water heater repair in Delaware, we can have the problem solved before it gets any worse, leading to a possible full failure or other troubles like water leaks. To help you spot water heater malfunctions early, we’ve put together a list of the common warning signs of trouble.

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Weird Sounds From Your Water Heater? Here’s What They May Mean

Monday, December 20th, 2021
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How often do you listen to the sounds your water heater makes? Probably not often. Your water heater is designed to run as quietly as possible, and the minor sounds it does make turn into the standard background noise of day-to-day life.

So when your water heater starts to create odd or strange sounds, you’ll notice them. You might feel tempted to then ignore these sounds, but please don’t do this. Most unusual sounds from water heaters are warning of something wrong. You may need to schedule water heater repair in Smyrna, DE with our professionals before you have a more serious trouble that will leave you without any hot water at all. When you know when to call for help, you can prevent much bigger water heater problems in the future.

We’ll list some of the more common cautionary sounds you might hear from your water heater and what they may mean.

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Do I Need to Replace My Water Heater If It’s Rusting?

Monday, May 10th, 2021
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“Rust” and “water heater” aren’t words you want to see together. In general, you don’t want rust or other forms of corrosion to appear on any metal, since it weakens it. Metal in contact with water is in danger of corrosion, provided it’s also exposed to oxygen. Because rust cannot be reversed, only removed, once it starts, conventional wisdom about rust and water heaters is that once there’s corrosion starting, a water heater is finished. Time for a new one.

Is this always the case? If you see rust on your water heater, does it mean it’s time to call us to replace it? Let’s take a closer look at corrosion and water heaters.

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How Big a New Water Heater Should I Get?

Monday, January 4th, 2021
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The answer to this might sound simple: why not get the biggest water heater that you can afford and which fits in your house? 

However, when it comes to water heater installation, a water heater that is too large and powerful for a home will turn into a problem because it drains energy. If you have a water heater that heats up more water than your household uses, that’s energy going to waste. You’ll have a water heater you paid too much to purchase and which consumes enormous amounts of power nobody is putting to use. 

The best way to determine the right size of water heater to install is to work with professionals. You’ll need professionals for any service for a water heater in your house, so involve them from the start when you’re getting a new one. Our technicians work with many types and sizes of water heaters in Maryland, and we can see you have the ideal new system for your home.

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