With the start of summer, people are looking to do two things; save money and become more environmentally “green”.

Letting C&W Plumbing of Lewisville install a tankless water heater can take care of both of these. Gaining more and more popularity with residential clients, tankless water heaters are becoming the people’s choice for water heater service, compared to the traditional, conventional water heater.

Tankless water heaters are a smaller, more efficient version of the conventional water heater. Tankless heaters are about the size of a small garment bag, compared to the large, clunky conventional heaters. They come in either gas or electric models and can have life spans of more than 20 years. Some conventional water heaters only reach about 10 years.

The biggest advantage of tankless water heaters is their ability to provide hot water instantly. Gone are the days of cold showers, especially when you step in after a long line of other family members. Tankless heaters basically heat water as it passes through the device, and they go into standby mode when water is shut off.

Tankless water heaters are more expensive to purchase than conventional water heaters, but the long-term savings are definitely worth the investment. Our Lewisville, Texas plumbing experts can assist you with your choice of  tankless heater installation or answer further questions about the differences between tankless and conventional heaters.

For all your water heater needs contact C&W Plumbing in Lewisville

972-395-2597

Friday is a big day for plumbers all over the world, as it officially marked the second annual World Plumbing Day. This day serves as one to educate residential and commercial property owners about the important role that plumbers and the plumbing industry have in not only health and safety but also protecting the global environment.

The World Plumbing Council established World Plumbing Day last year. This year’s World Plumbing Day theme is “Plumbing vital to global health.” According to Robert D. Burgon, chairman of the World Plumbing Council, the day was founded because too many individuals tend to take for granted the importance of good plumbing and even better plumbers in everyday situations.

Check out our Plumbing Tips section for more details on World Plumbing Day or for other tips on residential or commercial plumbing. Contact our Lewisville TX plumbing company today, or visit us online for additional information.

More and more professionals are agreeing that tankless water heaters are the way to go. They provide hot water on demand, which reduces cost for you each month.

If you own a tankless water heater or are considering purchasing a tankless water heater, you may have heard this question once before.

Rinnai or Noritz?

These are two of the most well-known brands of tankless water heaters around. Both have their advantages, and to be honest, it’s hard to distinguish the two – even though both market themselves as no competition toward the other.

Feel free to check out our Plumbing Tips & Articles section as you make your decision. Feel free to call our Lewisville TX plumbers for additional information, or contact us online today.

The types of water heater problems you may encounter in your home may vary depending on whether your unit is gas or electric. Additionally, the problems associated with conventional (storage tank) water heaters and tankless water heaters may differ slightly. The good news about water heater problems is they are usually very easy to identify. Following are the most typical problems you may encounter with your water heater:

• Hot water is not coming out of multiple faucets

• Some hot water is present, but not enough to adequately serve the task at hand

• You notice a rotten egg smell

• You hear noises (high pitched whining, low grumbling or popping sounds) when running hot water

• Discolored water

To read the rest of the list, visit the Plumbing Tips section on our Lewisville TX plumbing services website.

Of all of the appliances in your home, your water heater is probably the most inefficient. A typical water heater keeps 40 gallons of water hot 24 hours a day, whether we use the water or
not. Even heaters with the best insulation are going to lose heat when the water sits for a whole day. Since we don’t use hot water all day long, it makes sense to heat the water only when you need It. The tankless water heater is a device that does just that – and our Dallas plumbers can help!

Without the use of a holding tank, the tankless heater heats water passing through on demand, such as when you turn on the shower. Tankless water heaters have been around for a long time (they’ve been used in Europe for decades) but were not always comfortable or efficient. Not so any more: the new generation of tankless heaters really delivers comfort, savings, and an endless supply of water with a good flow rate. The units, which are usually mounted on the wall, are small and unobtrusive.

You can even use tankless heaters to heat your home, by having your furnace replaced with an air handler containing a hot water coil. The air passes over the coil and carries the heat through your duct work as it does in a regular forced-air heating system. The heater can even be adapted to provide radiant under-floor heating, so you can comfortably walk barefoot on your floors even in the winter.

Call our Lewisville TX plumbing company today to find out how easy It would be to have an endless supply of hot water in your home.

A traditional or conventional water heater works by maintaining a tank of hot water ready for your use. Contrariwise, tankless water heaters work on demand, heating water only when you need it. While both systems get the job done, tankless water heaters are gaining in popularity because of several advantages they have over conventional water heaters. Below is a list of some of these advantages and benefits:

• Tankless water heaters require less energy to operate than conventional water heaters, saving you money on your utility bill. A conventional water heater must continuously heat the water in its reserve tank, using energy even when you aren’t showering or washing dishes. Tankless water heaters use energy only when hot water is needed, saving you up to 50% off you water heating costs.

• Tankless water heaters don’t run out of hot water. The hot water reserve on a conventional water heater, on the other hand, may become depleted during times of heavy use, requiring time to refresh. Hot water supply from a correctly sized tankless model is virtually endless.

To read more of this list of tankless water heater benefits, visit the Tips and Articles section of our Lewisville Texas plumbing website.

Most problems with water heaters are announced by noises or by water that’s either too hot or not hot enough. Often you can correct the problem yourself. A possible exception is a water leak, which may require professional service or tank replacement. Gas leaks call for immediate help from the utility company.

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