The Old Faithful: Investigating Conventional Water Heaters
When you think about hot water for your home, you likely picture a large, cylindrical tank. This tank is often found in a basement or utility room. These tanks are classic models, not the trendy newfangled water heaters. They are tried-and-true old-school options. New, innovative options are now available. You might wonder if it’s foolish […]
How Hard Water Affects Your Water Heater and What You Can Do
Water hardness refers to the amount of minerals, specifically calcium and magnesium, in your water. When water is still, evaporates, or is heated, those minerals can leave behind limescale deposits. The approach you need to take depends on how hard your water is. One way to measure hardness is milligrams per liter (mg/L). The U.S. […]
