W.C. Butler Heating and Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Water Heater Installation’

Is an Electric Water Heater Worthwhile?

Monday, March 13th, 2023
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When you’re looking to have a new water heater installed for your home, you’ll find you have more choices than you once did. However, the two standards, gas tank water heaters and electric tank water heaters, are still the most common and reliable. Many homeowners find themselves gravitating back to the tried-and-true.

You may be considering an electric water heater in Rocky Mount, VA as your next installation. If your house is all-electric, then your water heater selection is definitely narrowed down. Even some homes that use natural gas may choose to have an electric water heater installed. Is this a worthwhile investment? 

We can’t give you a solid answer because whether an electric water heater is a good investment for your home depends on numerous factors. We recommend you consult with our professionals to get our expert opinion about what water heater to rely on. Below, we’ll walk you through several of the pros and cons of an electric water heater.

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When Is It Time for a New Water Heater?

Monday, April 25th, 2022
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On one of our warmer days, taking a voluntary cool shower might sound like a really nice thing to do. However, getting unpleasantly surprised by icy water hitting you when you were counting on a warm shower is a whole different story.

In the first scenario, your water heater isn’t even going to be on your mind, but in the second scenario, you may scramble to find out what’s wrong. After all, a complete lack of hot water is a definite sign that something is amiss with your water heater!

This isn’t the only sign, though. If you notice anything seems off with your water heater, the best thing you can do is call our team for an inspection. In the meantime, read on to learn when and if it may be time to replace your system.

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Signs That It’s Time for a Water Heater Upgrade

Monday, December 6th, 2021
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Sometimes, you want a cold shower. Perhaps you just got back from a run, or you’ve been working out in your yard all afternoon on a summer day. But getting surprised by icy water coming out of the showerhead is a whole different story.

In the first scenario we just mentioned, you probably wouldn’t be worried about your water heater, while the second scenario could lead you into a panic.

Fortunately, it is possible to know if you may need a water heater replacement long before it completely stops giving you hot water! And don’t you want to try to address any problems with your home comfort systems before it means you can’t use them anymore? We agree, this is a great idea! So read on as we uncover some of the most common signs that it is, in fact, time to replace your water heater.

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