Helpful tips, how-to guides, and plumbing advice from our expert team to help Tulsa homeowners stay ahead of costly repairs.
If you turn on a shower in a far bathroom and stand there waiting while the water slowly warms up, you are not alone. In many Tulsa homes, especially larger ranch houses and two-story homes, hot water has a long trip to make before it reaches the tap. Yes, a recirculation pump keeps hot water […]
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Yes — a tankless water heater can keep up with a big family, and keep up well, but only if it is sized for how your household actually uses hot water at the same time. A tankless unit does not store hot water. It heats water as it flows through the unit, so what matters […]
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If your water heater quits, the first question after “how fast can I get hot water back?” is usually “is this covered under warranty?” The honest answer is: sometimes, partly — and the details matter more than the big number printed on the side of the tank. A water heater warranty is not one promise. […]
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If your shower starts warm and fades, your dishes never quite feel clean, and the bath is more tepid than relaxing, you do not have a hot water heater problem in name only — you have lukewarm water, and that is a clue, not just an annoyance. Lukewarm water usually means the heater is making […]
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If you have been told your water heater needs an expansion tank, here is the short answer: an expansion tank is a small tank installed on the cold water line near your water heater that gives heated water a safe place to expand. When water heats up, it takes up more space. If your plumbing […]
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If you have a tankless water heater in Tulsa, plan on descaling it once a year. That is the honest answer for most homes here, and it is the interval most manufacturers recommend. Descaling removes the mineral buildup that forms inside the heat exchanger, and skipping it is the fastest way to shorten the life […]
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If you only look at the price tag on installation day, a tank water heater wins easily — it costs less to buy and install. If you look at a full 20 years in a Tulsa home, the picture gets much closer. A tank unit will usually need to be replaced once, sometimes twice, in […]
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If your water heater is getting old, or you are remodeling in Tulsa, one question comes up fast: should I get a gas or electric water heater? The short answer is that the right choice usually follows what your home already has. If you have a gas line and venting in place, gas is often […]
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If your water heater pilot light keeps going out, you are not dealing with a stubborn flame. You are dealing with a safety system doing its job — or failing at it. In most cases, a pilot that will not stay lit points to a dirty or weak thermocouple or thermopile, a clogged pilot orifice […]
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Finding water pooling around your water heater is never a welcome surprise — especially late at night. Here is what to do right now: turn off the water supply to the heater, turn off its power or gas if you can do so safely, and contain the water with towels, a mop, or a bucket. […]
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