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Appliances, Electrical & Gas, Plumbing, Safety & Emergencies, Tools & Materials
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Check out information on solar water heaters (they're the ultimate in energy efficiency), tankless water heaters (they save you money on your energy bill), traditional tank-type water heaters (they're the cheapest and easiest to install), water heater repair and maintenance, brand information, warranty information and which installer to hire.
Starting my own company taught me many things about water heaters you'd never even think about from a homeowner's perspective, yet a homeowner may need to know.

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John Haynes's Articles

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How To Implement Heating Efficiency Ideas

January 29, 2008
By John Haynes
This article has information on the different choices involved in plumbing pipe materials you can use with a water heater, including the connections, metal, and plastic materials....

How To Remove Sediment from a Water Heater

January 25, 2008
By John Haynes
Learn what causes sediment build-up as well as how to control and remove it from your water heater by dissolving and flushing the inside out the drain valve at the bottom.

How To Implement Safety Tips for Water Heaters

January 22, 2008
By John Haynes
Every water heater has safety features built into it. In this article are descriptions of these features, as well as descriptions of additional precautions to take before working...

How To Save Money on Anode Rods

December 4, 2007
By John Haynes
The article provides an inside look at the water heater industry and anode rods in particular, which are an essential part of every water heater.

How To Decide Whether to Buy a New Water Heater or Stick with Your Old One

December 4, 2007
By John Haynes
The information in this article only applies to tank-type water heaters (gas or electric). It does not include information on solar water heaters or tankless water heaters.

How To Upgrade Your Water Heater's Drain Valve

December 4, 2007
By John Haynes
This article contains a discussion of all the different types of drain valves--why some types break easily or leak and which types to use as replacements.

How To Keep Your Electric Heating Elements from Failing

December 3, 2007
By John Haynes
This article is for electric water heater owners only. Many problems can besiege the heating parts in an electric water heater. These problems include sediment build-up, burnout...

How To Prevent Rusting in a Water Heater

December 3, 2007
By John Haynes
Provides helpful information about plastic-lined nipples, both brass and steel and how they relate to a water heater.

How To Inspect a Leaky Water Heater

November 29, 2007
By John Haynes
This article discusses all the different types of drain valves -- why some types break easily or leak, and which types to replace it with.

How To Shrink Power Bills by Conserving Energy with your Water Heater

November 27, 2007
By John Haynes
This article teaches you how to save money by instituting all the following devices: Electric temperature controls, heat traps, low-flow shower heads, pipe insulation, recirculating...
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