Homeowners

Keeping Your Water Heater at Its Best – Tank Edition

A new water heater is a bit of an investment. That is why you want to extend the life of your current water heater as much as possible. You may not think about it until it’s too late and you either have no hot water or a leaking unit. There are steps you can take to make sure that your water heater has what it needs to keep working.
If you have a tankless water heater,

A Smart Home Includes Your Water Heater

These days, you can control many devices and appliances in your home from a smart phone. You can control your light bulbs, even the color of the light. You can lock your doors after you’ve left the house, adjust the thermostat, change the TV channel and much more. Installing a smart water heater is another way to reduce energy usage, increase your comfort and give you peace of mind.

Reducing Energy Usage Saves Money

You wouldn’t leave the lights on when you leave the house,

How Hot Water Keeps Life Running…Even When It Gets Messy

Think about what you do around the house from morning until night. Many of the tasks you do every day are dependent on hot water. Hot water isn’t always top-of-mind, but it keeps our lives running.

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The Key to a Great Day

Everything seemed to go right today. You woke up on the right side of the bed,

ENERGY STAR Heat Pump Water Heater Heroes

By ENERGY STAR
Northwest Installer Says Utility Partnerships are Key to Success
Great Northwest Installations partners with local PUDs to drive consumer awareness and increase adoption of ENERGY STAR® heat pump water heaters.

Industry partnerships and community engagement are necessary ingredients for successful energy efficiency and demand-side management programs. This is especially true for heat pump water heaters—a product with enormous untapped savings potential. ENERGY STAR recognizes and supports partners who are leading the way.

Fall Is the Time for Pumpkin Spice and Checking on Your Water Heater

As the weather gets cooler, you may be thinking about cozying up with a pumpkin spice latte. After a long day of meetings, helping kids with homework, running errands, cooking dinner and cleaning up, you will definitely want to take a hot bath to relax. Make sure you check on your water heater so it’s there for you on the upcoming chilly days.

First, Think About Your Hot Water Needs

Have your days been impacted by not having enough hot water for your family to finish everyday tasks?

Back to School Means Back to a Busy Night Routine

With kids going back to school, anything we can do to make our night routine easier is definitely welcome. Between sports games, dance lessons, homework, dinner and bath time, you’re surely hoping to find ways to bring some ease. With everyone needing to shower to get ready for bed, use the smart features on your water heater to make sure everyone has a hot shower.

Avoid a Cold Shower with the App

No one wants a cold shower.

Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Tankless Water Heater

Tankless gas water heaters can have several advantages over traditional tank-style gas water heaters. With tankless, you’ll enjoy continuous hot water and space savings. There is even the potential for energy savings and lower utility bills. Some tankless models qualify for local rebates. Before deciding if a tankless water heater makes sense for you, there are a few things to consider. Below we’ll review what you need to know before buying a tankless gas water heater—and before the installer arrives—so you won’t be left with any surprises.

Do I Need a Water Softener?

There are numerous signs that your home needs a water softener – and some are more obvious than others. Here you’ll learn the damaging effects of hard water and how a water softener can protect your home against these costly and unappealing effects. You’ll also learn whether your home needs a water softener and understand the factors that go into choosing the right softener for your home.

What Is Hard Water, Exactly?

Why Do People Purchase a Tankless Water Heater?

Converting your tank water heater to a tankless model is a valuable upgrade for your home. Tankless gas water heaters are available in condensing and non-condensing models to fit any home application. As a homeowner, you can enjoy many benefits by upgrading to tankless – including space and energy savings, lower utility bills, continuous hot water and more.

Save Space

Most traditional tank water heaters hold between 40 to 60 gallons of water and usually measure about 60 inches tall and 24 inches wide.

How Products Such as Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heaters Become ENERGY STAR Certified

Blog post by ENERGY STAR

Why ENERGY STAR?

Since 1992, when the EPA first introduced the ENERGY STAR® label, the program has expanded to more than 70 product categories including heat pump water heaters (also commonly referred to as “electric hybrid water heaters”) and tankless condensing water heaters. Today, ENERGY STAR is now widely recognized as the simple choice for energy efficiency. According to recent surveys, 91% of households recognize the ENERGY STAR brand and most understand the intent of the ENERGY STAR label on their products.