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do you think my pets are happy?

August 30th, 2010 · 5 Comments · Commercial Water Heater

I LOVE my pets and they are everything to me BUT sometimes I sit and wonder if there life would be better if i never came along. I have a 1 and a half year old beagle x pug mix. He gets 2 walks a day and I play ball with him in the living [...]

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Hot water heater element replacement help…?

July 30th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Water Heater Replacement

I have a 60 Gallon Giant electric hot water heater. The bottom element has burnt out. I tried to replace it this past weekend, but ran into a snag when I tried to remove the old element. Basically, the element looks to be held into place by 4 large bolts (which are easily removable), but [...]

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Are electric or propane water heaters cheaper to operate?

June 25th, 2010 · 4 Comments · Electric Water Heaters

I live in a rural area in Texas and electric and propane are the only options. I use to think propane is cheaper, but I only use it for one appliance, my water heater, and it is about 0-00 a year depending upon the price of propane (.40/gal currently in my area). I realize electric [...]

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Gas water heater or water-on-demand heater?

June 17th, 2010 · 8 Comments · On Demand Water Heater

I built a new house 3 years ago. It has (2) 50 gallon (propane) water heaters. The propane bills were 0 a month for hot water only! No other uses of propane. I took one water heater off line, and lowered the water temperature coming from the water heater, the bills are still 0-0 a [...]

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Can a natural gas water heater crack, rust, or be damaged by wrapping insulation around it?

May 22nd, 2010 · 6 Comments · Natural Gas Water Heater

I was told by someone that the insulation around the water heater caused it to sweat and rust at the bottom. This is the reason why the water heater is leaking. Any information would be very grateful. I am having an arguement with the company who came and insulated my home. This company wrapped the [...]

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Rinnai tankless hot water heater?

May 6th, 2010 · 5 Comments · Rinnai Water Heater

I recently moved into a home with a tankless water heater. When my husband or I take a shower, the water goes from boiling hot to freezing cold and back again several times without touching the tap handle. Does anyone know what the problem is or how to fix it? It is a relatively new [...]

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