Water Heaters

Water entering your home at high pressure can damage your pipes and fixtures. Over time, this added pressure on your system can result in leaks or burst pipes. For this reason, knowing the water pressure regulator’s location is crucial.  Being able to answer the question of “where is my water pressure regulator” can be the difference in whether additional damage is sustained in the event of a pressure problem.  This guide is intended to help you understand what your water pressure regulator does, how to find it and what it can mean for the well-being of your plumbing system. Where …

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As water is heated, it expands and causes pressure to build up. In earlier water heater systems, this pressure forced the water in the tank to drain into its original water supply source. Modern plumbing systems don’t allow this kind of backflow. A check valve keeps this kind of wastewater from within your household from backing up into the water supply and potentially fouling the incoming water supply. Read on to learn more, or contact an American Home Water and Air expert to discuss your needs further. What Does a Hot Water Heater Expansion Tank Do? An expansion tank is …

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Many homeowners don’t give their water heater a second thought unless it stops working, but you can make sure this never happens in the first place with a hot water heater inspection and ongoing water heater maintenance. Unless your water heater is brand new, the water heater inspection cost you incur will likely pay for itself in the form of money saved on costly future repairs. AHWA is always ready to perform a water heater inspection for you at your convenience. Of course, you can also do a simple water heater inspection yourself. Let’s talk about the things you should …

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