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Gas water heaters always have a flue pipe exhaust coming off the top of the unit. Electric heaters do not.

You only burn energy when the fixture is actually in use, heating water at the moment of demand. Tankless heaters do not consume energy while idle.

Start by capping the gas supply. Install your new electric unit in place. Then run an electrical circuit to the breaker panel.

Pros include taking up less space, savings on energy costs and uninterrupted hot water. Cons include additional maintenance, maintenance and repairs are more expensive and they are more expensive to buy.

You may notice a small spraying sound or detect water appearing on your floors. Those are the most obvious signs of a burst pipe. Another sign of a burst pipe is a rapidly spinning red triangle on your water meter.

The most common reason for a water closet to leak is that the wax lining at the base of the toilet has deteriorated or come loose. Another common reason is a broken tank-to-bowl kit.

The interior shut-off valve inside a water closet tank is called the ballcock assembly.

Get a closet auger and run it through the trap way to clear any partial blockage.

Liquid Plumber and Drano are the most common household liquids for clearing up a stopped toilet. Always try a plunger first. If you do call a plumber, inform them for their safety before they start work that you have put chemicals down the drain.

Smart water meters do not merely measure the amount of water you use but detect large increases in water use, such as a significant leak would cause, and alert your water supplier. This allows a savings of water that would otherwise be wasted.

There are two ways we detect underground leaks. The first is to listen for the leak and subsequently bore a hole in the floor near the sound of the leak. This method may take a few tries to get to the leaks position. The other method is to use audible sounding equipment to pinpoint the location of the leak.

No having a professional fix leaks properly is always the most efficient and least expensive fix.

When you start having repeated problems, leaks and stoppages for example, or when those problems start to appear throughout the piping network, is the time to talk with your professional about the switch to PVC piping.

It never hurts to take a look at your existing piping. Assessing its condition on the inside of your pipes informs you in advance of coming problems. Catching problems early makes for less intense, less expensive repairs.

Trenchless pipe repair is the use of PVC liners installed inside a pipe. Those liners fill all the gaps in existing rotten or rusted pipe, especially in old, degraded cast iron piping.

A gas water heater will always have a flue pipe exhaust coming off the top of the unit. An electric water heater does not.

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