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Earth Day 2015: Conserving Energy Around The House
Whether you’re motivated to have a green home or simply by the green it can put back in your wallet, it doesn’t have to be hard to conserve energy at home. Everything from lighting to cooling can be altered to…
When to Let Go of That Old Water Heater
A quick guide to calling it quits with your antiquated tank water heater. It’s big. It’s old. Sometimes it grants you hot showers. When is it time to break things off with your tank water heater and take the tankless…
Water Heater Changes Coming This Thursday! Are You Ready?
In case you haven’t heard, new federal mandates going into effect on April 16, 2015 are forcing water heater manufacturers to make water heaters (the kind with a water tank) a lot more efficient. For the most part, they will…
Things plumbers wish you knew
It’s sad but true that there are many, many, many ways to mess up your plumbing in Houston. That’s because the plumbing in your home, from disposals to showers to toilets to water heaters and faucets, is something you use all…
What YOU Need to Know About the NAECA 2015 Water Heater Efficiency Standards
What does NAECA 2015 mean to me? The upcoming revision to the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) will impact the design of most new tank type water heaters. The new update applies to increasing minimum energy efficiency standards, requiring…
13 Things You Must Know About Household Plumbing Leaks
Plumbing leaks are so frustrating. They make your utility bills shoot up for no good reason, waste precious water, and ultimately can destroy your home sweet home. Frustrating indeed … particularly because someone with a little know-how can usually track…
Changes Coming SOON To Water Heaters!
New federal rules are taking effect in April that will mean changes for anyone buying or installing a new hot water heater. The new requirements will make the appliances more energy efficient, but it’s going to mean higher costs and…
2015 Government Changes to Water Heaters Will Affect You
New federal rules are taking effect in April that will mean changes for anyone buying or installing a new hot water heater. The new requirements will make the appliances more energy efficient, but it’s going to mean higher costs and…
Fix A Leak Week Promotes Water Conservation
Every year, more than 1 trillion gal of water go down the drain because of household leaks. Leaks may increase a water bill by as much as 10%. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense program encourages consumers to celebrate…