Water Heating Tips

How a Water Heater Booster Can Increase Your Hot Water Output

Blog post by Mike Henry, Rheem® Plumber Support Technical Trainer and Master Plumber

There are some ways to get more hot water out of an existing water heater without upgrading its size. You can raise the temperature up from the factory setting of 120° to 140° and then add a mixing valve that mixes the overheated water with cold water to make that stored hot water go further. There are some downsides to that option though so I’d recommend a water heater booster in many cases for long-term cost savings and reliability.

How a Mixing Valve Can Get More Out of Your Water Heater

Blog post by Mike Henry, Rheem Plumber Support Technical Trainer and Master Plumber

If you have a standard electric or gas tank, there are a number of things we can do to increase the amount of deliverable hot water from the simple to the complex. One of the ways to do that would be to simply increase the set-point of the thermostat so that the water stored in the tank would be hotter and would therefore go farther.

What to Do When You Need More Hot Water

You might be using more hot water in your home than you used to. Maybe you are home more or maybe your family has grown. In many cases, it’s not practical or affordable to buy a new water heater, but the good news is that there are some simple and affordable things you can do to get more hot water out of your current water heater.

How to Increase Hot Water Output

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7 Signs You Need to Call a Plumber

Your water heater is an important part of what keeps your household running. Keeping it in good condition will help ensure many years of hassle-free ownership. When an issue does arise, professional plumbers are there for you to fix any problems and get you back up and running.

When should you call a plumber to troubleshoot your water heater? Below are several scenarios where you might want to call for help.

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