First Choice Heating & Cooling Blog: Archive for the ‘Water Heaters’ Category

What Happens to Your Water Heater Without Regular Maintenance

Monday, December 18th, 2023

We all hear that maintenance is important for our water heater, but it’s also easy to turn on the faucet, feel hot water come out, and dissuade yourself from following through with that water heater maintenance appointment. After all, the water’s hot, so what’s the big deal?

It may not manifest right now, but growing problems in your water heater are absolutely happening—it’s the nature of using any home HVAC or plumbing system: wear and tear is going to happen. It’s like a slow creep that leads up to a breakdown, but the whole time, we can’t see the proverbial progress bar until disaster strikes. Here’s why maintenance is important so you can avoid more calls for water heater service in Fenton, MI.

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Can My Boiler Overheat? Or Even Explode?

Monday, November 28th, 2022
Boiler with pressure gauge and bright light in the background.

Boilers can overheat, and they can cause explosions in rare circumstances if the conditions are right. Let’s get this out of the way right from the start: if your boiler exhibits signs of overheating or runs the risk of exploding, this is an emergency and should be treated as such. That’s when you call for boiler repair as soon as possible.

Let’s talk about why it can overheat, what causes it, and the two different types of ways your boiler can explode so you know what the risks are.

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Comparing Tank and Tankless Water Heaters

Monday, June 20th, 2022

tankless-water-heater-small-on-wallWe offer a range of models of water heaters in Burton, MI for our customers. There are two broad options: the conventional and familiar storage tank water heater, and the less common tankless water heater. Both types have benefits and drawbacks, and there is no automatic “right” answer for which is better for your home. You’ll need our water heater experts to help you discover whether a tank or tankless water heater fits your household’s needs and your short-and-long-term budget plans. To get you started, we’ll provide a basic rundown of the strengths and weaknesses and these water heaters.

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Your Water Heater Does More Work in Winter

Monday, January 21st, 2019

water-heater-tankThe Water Heater in Winter. Not exactly a dramatic or thrilling name for a story, but it’s a story we want to tell anyway, because it’s important for our customers and potential customers to know about issues they may face during the winter with their water heaters in Fenton, MI.

You can always count on our dedicated team of technicians if you need water heater assistance this winter (or any other season). If you’re interested in new water heater installation, we can provide you with a free estimate: simply call our offices to arrange for an appointment. We aim to make your home happy!

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Consider a Tankless Water Heater for Your Next Installation

Monday, February 19th, 2018

tankless-water-heaterYou may think that the furnace in your home is the heating system that does the most work during the year. But the majority of your annual heating budget goes to the water heater. After all, it works every day of the year, no matter the temperature outdoor. It puts in more work during winter (because the water entering the tank is cooler), so if you’re planning to install a new water heater, the beginning of spring is an excellent time to have it done.

But you don’t have to put in the same type of tank water heater you’ve have for years. Storage tank water heaters are the most common across the country and are what most people think of when they think of water heaters. But there are other options, such as the tankless water heater.

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Wednesday, March 15th, 2017

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