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Gas, Electric, & Oil Tank Types

State ultra low boy water heaters. Extinct

Attention plumbing community and homeowners around the America.
34 inch tall, natural gas, State ultra low boy water heaters are extinct.
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State made a 34 inch tall 50 gallon water heater that cost roughly $585 dollars at contractor pricing.
They were the only choice for extremely low clearances.
We needed one for a client last month that had [...]

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January 4, 2012

A.O. Smith Pro Max problems & the (Solutions!)

Gas water heaters

A.O. Smith Pro Max problems & the (Solutions!)
There have been TONS of complaints about the AO Smith pro max.
Even more complaints with their power vent & direct vent water models.
Consumer affairs page on these products is lighting up.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/homeowners/ao_smith.html
Here’s the thing. In most cases the fix is VERY EASY!!! I made this page to help you [...]

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December 21, 2011

Oil Fired Water Heaters. A Homeowners Guide.

Oil Fired water heaters

Having a problem with you current Oil Fired Water Heater?
Would you like an estimate right over the phone for a new oil fired water heater?
Do you need to have your oil fired water heater replaced? Would you like some great ideas for replacing the oil fired heater with something more efficient? If it has to [...]

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December 8, 2011

Bradford White Oil Fired Water Heater Info, Local Installers & Repairmen.

Oil Fired water heaters

This is some information we found on the Bradford White line of Oil Fired water heaters. In my opinion the bradford white oil fired water heaters are average, and we prefer Bock oil fired water heaters for our clients. Nevertheless this page could be useful if you currently have a bradford white oil fired water [...]

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December 7, 2011

How much hot water does a old 50 gallon Bradford White oil fired water produce an hour?

Oil Fired water heaters

How much hot water does a 50 gallon Bradford White oil fired water make an hour?
If it’s 5-8 years old the answer is very surprising, only 75 gallons in the first hour. (Not much)
That’s 75 gallons for it’s “1st hour rating”, which is a plumbing terms used to explain how many gallons water heaters can [...]

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November 20, 2011

How long will a leaking water heater last?

Gas, Electric, & Oil Tank Types

How long will a leaking water heater keeping running?
No one can predict the winning lottery tickets for tonight’s pick 6, or exactly how long your water heater will last.
I can tell you this. It won’t die over night, and it won’t last another year, some where in between for sure.
Here is the real question you [...]

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November 19, 2011

Crawl space water heaters.

Electric water heaters

If you currently have a water heater in a crawl space under your home and need a replacement you might have no issues with the
replacement, or in for some bad news.
If it’s just a “short” model, it’s not a problem. If it’s considered a “Low Boy” you are in for some extra expenses.
The normal, standard [...]

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August 9, 2011

Hot Point water heater info. warranty problems.

Electric water heaters

Info about Hot Point water heaters. Warranty problems with them.
Ok let me be honest with you.. You bought the cheapest piece of junk you could have bought.
There never was a cheaper or lower quality water heater ever built or sold to the American public.
When you bought it money was tight, or you just didn’t know [...]

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July 27, 2011

Marathon Water Heaters. Best electric Water heater on the market?

Electric water heaters

Marathon Water Heaters.
Product info, Reviews, Repairs & Local Installation Services.
Ok here’s the gist of it. The Marathon water heater works exactly like any other traditional tank type electric water heater. However unlike new regular water heaters which last about 10-14 years, the Marathon lasts a lifetime and has a lifetime warranty to back it up. [...]

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July 5, 2011

Hot Water Heater Replacement Parts – Heat Traps and Pressure Relief Valves

Gas, Electric, & Oil Tank Types

Source. factoidz.com
There are few components on a hot water heater that require periodic testing or replacement. Temperature Pressure Relief (TPR) Valves are important safety devices that should be tested annually. Heat traps are energy saving devices that prevent hot water from flowing out of the hot water heater tank when the water [...]

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June 15, 2011

John Wood oil fired water heater prices, repair, and replacement experts.

Oil Fired water heaters

Is your current John Wood oil fired water heater ready for a replacement?
Give us a call. 800-524-4280 / 203-376-5208

ohn Wood oil fired water heaters are popular in one particular type of oil fired water heater called a side vented, or rear vented model.
Side vented oil fired water heaters are only available from two different manufacturers [...]

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