Atlantic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Water Heater Replacement’

Pros and Cons of Tankless Water Heaters: Maybe It’s Time to Switch

Monday, March 13th, 2023
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Newer construction often comes with tankless water heaters installed rather than tank water heaters, but how come? We know they’re great, but are they really that great or what?

While there’s no such thing as perfect, especially when it comes to home plumbing, tankless water heaters are a step up over tank heaters. They’re seen as the future of home water heating for a reason.

It comes down to this: if you need tankless water heater installation, you should know what the benefits are and be fully aware of all the setbacks. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows, but we’re willing to bet that you’ll also see the benefits of tankless water heaters.

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Tank vs. Tankless: What Should You Replace Your Water Heater With?

Monday, December 19th, 2022
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Everyone wants more energy efficiency for their home, but they don’t want to sacrifice conveniences for it. Old tank water heaters may not be the best option for many households in Delaware, and that’s okay, because tankless systems are an option.

Water heater replacement in Sussex County, DE should benefit you and your accessibility to hot water while lowering energy bills at the same time. Let’s find out which unit makes more sense for your home by comparing some benefits of each.

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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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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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Is a Tankless Water Heater Right for Your House?

Monday, November 9th, 2020
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If you’re reading this post, it’s likely because you are considering installing a new water heater for your house. The old water heater is no longer doing the job, or it is costing far too much to keep it up. What’s the next step? Is it as simple as calling and asking us to replace your water heater? Well, yes, it can be that simple. When it comes to water heaters in Lewes, DE, we’re the expert team to look to for a new installation. 

We’ll help you with more than installing a new water heater. We’ll help you choose the model and size. Which brings us to the topic of this post: the tankless water heater. You’re thinking you may want to switch from the standard storage tank model you’ve used for years to the technology of the “on-demand” water heater. Is this the right choice for your home?

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