How long does a water heater take to heat up?
We see both electric water heaters and gas water heaters. Gas water heaters heat water more quickly than electric water heaters and depending on what time of year it is the temperature of the water [...]
My water heater is leaking, what should I do?
You should call us for help at 605-339-2020! Depending on the location of the leak, it may be able to be repaired, but maybe not. If the actual tank is leaking, it is time for [...]
What is an On-demand water heater?
Rather than the traditional tank style water heater that holds 40-100 gallons of water in it and keeps it hot, these tankless water heater units are mounted on the wall and heat water as you [...]
How long does a water heater last?
This is nearly impossible to answer. A water heater that is heating soft water with a properly charged expansion tank can last up to 15 years. A water heater with a failed expansion tank heating [...]
What size water heater do I need?
Every situation is different and household hot water needs can change. This all comes down to usage, how many people are using hot water and what are they using it for. If there are four [...]
What are common water heater problems?
The most common water heater problems we see are water leaks from faulty equipment such as valves or gaskets. Other common issues are improper temperatures from faulty heating elements or corrosion issues that cause rusty [...]
How Do I Clean the Furnace Flame Sensor?
One routine service item is cleaning your furnaces flame sensor. If you feel comfortable doing this yourself. you can clean the furnace's flame sensor with a wire brush, very fine sandpaper or steel wool. First, [...]
How Often Should I Change the Furnace Air Filter?
The only real answer to this is to change your furnace air filter when it needs to be changed, this can vary dramatically based on several things like, how thick the filter is and how [...]
What’s the Best Furnace Filter?
Many brands have adopted their own proprietary rating system that can lead to a lot of confusion. Instead, the US Department of Energy rates filter efficiency using the MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) rating system. [...]
Which Way Does the Furnace Filter Go?
There will be an airflow direction arrow on the air filter - that arrow will point towards the furnace when installed correctly. The air goes through the filter before it goes into the furnace to [...]
