Bob Mims Heating & Air Conditioning Blog : Archive for the ‘Water Heaters’ Category

When Your Water Heater Does These Things, It’s Time to Replace It

Monday, February 19th, 2024
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A reliable water heater is essential for everyday comfort, providing hot water for bathing, cooking, and cleaning. However, like any appliance, water heaters can experience issues over time, leading to decreased performance or even failure. 

In this blog, we’ll explore common signs that indicate it may be time for water heater replacement in Staten Island, NY. Depending on certain factors, sometimes, a repair can’t save a failing water heater. Here are some signs of water heater problems that indicate the need for a replacement.

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Is It Time for a Water Heater Replacement?

Monday, December 25th, 2023

Your water heater is designed to last for a long time – but not forever. Ideally, you want to get a new water heater before your current model stops working completely to avoid an emergency replacement. You can give our team a call to schedule a water heater installation appointment in Staten Island, NY.

We can assess your needs and let you know if it’s time to upgrade to a new water heater. If it is, we can help you choose the just-right water heater for your family. We know it can be a daunting task to select and install a new water heater, but we’re here to help every step of the way. You can keep reading to learn more about the signs that it may be time to invest in a new water heater. 

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Tankless Water Heaters Need Maintenance Too!

Monday, July 10th, 2023

So, you switched to a tankless water heater. You’re likely enjoying the many benefits that these unique systems have to offer. But that doesn’t mean you can skip out on water heater maintenance. Even though you don’t have a large water tank anymore, your tankless system still needs annual maintenance. 

If you have a tankless water heater in Staten Island, NY, give our team a call to schedule your maintenance appointment. You can also keep reading to learn more about why your tankless water heater needs annual maintenance and what will happen if you skip it.

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Why Opt For a Tankless Water Heater

Monday, January 9th, 2023

Imagine trying to get through the year without access to hot water, especially during our winters. You need a good water heater for your home. Just because your home needs a good water heater doesn’t mean that this will automatically be in place. If you have an old system, you may need an upgrade. On the other hand, if you are finishing a new build, you’ll also need to determine which kind of water heater you’ll be installing.

In cases like these, it helps to know your options. Let’s discuss why you may want to opt for a tankless water heater installation in Staten Island.

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Hearing These Sounds From Your Water Heater? Book Repairs!

Monday, November 28th, 2022
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There are very few times when anyone would be okay to find themselves without access to hot water. However, when things outside get as chilly as they do this time of year, it is a particularly unpleasant experience.

When you need water heater repair in Staten Island you’ll want to have the job addressed quickly and correctly. To get things started, let’s equip you with the knowledge you’ll need to know when to call to schedule a repair: warning signs! Specifically, we’ll discuss the sounds a malfunctioning water heater might make.

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What Makes a Tankless Water Heater So Great?

Monday, May 2nd, 2022

You don’t want to be without a water heater in your home. While it might not be a huge problem to be without hot water during the summer, it makes it harder to sanitize things and makes showering in the winter the least pleasant experience possible. This is why you need a good hot water heater to rely on.

If you are hunting for a new water heater, it may be worthwhile to consider a tankless water heater in Staten Island. These types of systems are, as the name suggests, able to provide hot water throughout your home without the need for a large multi-gallon tank.

How do they work? And are they worth the hype? We will answer these questions below.

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You’ll Thank Yourself For Getting Water Heater Maintenance

Monday, November 1st, 2021

service-written-on-glassEveryone in a modern home relies on a water heater of one type or another. Being without a working water heater, you aren’t going to have access to hot water. This can make cleaning your clothes or dishes a lot harder of course. What’s more, it makes showering far less enjoyable, to say the least.

One way to ensure you get the most use from your water heater is to provide it with maintenance. Much like your heater or air conditioner, your water heater needs to be maintained regularly to keep it running properly. If you haven’t gotten a tune-up for your system, we’d like to dive into why this water heater service in Staten Island, NY is worth scheduling ASAP.

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Is a Tankless Water Heater Right For You?

Monday, July 26th, 2021

If you are in the market for a new water heater system, you should consider the options available to you. Tankless water heaters have become very popular with homeowners due to their low running costs. There is no loss of heat for stored water as there is no tank. The heater turns on as soon as you turn the tap on, and it warms up the water. While it does require more power while running, the tankless system consumes significantly less power overall.

It would be a good idea to install a tankless water heater in Staten Island, NY. The winters can be quite chilly here and a good quality tankless heater would significantly lower your energy bills.

Here are some of the major benefits of installing a tankless water heater.

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4 Indicators It Is Time For a New Water Heater

Monday, July 12th, 2021

cold-water-showerTaking a voluntary cool shower after a workout or at the end of a hot day is one thing. Getting surprised by icy water hitting you when you were hoping for lukewarm water is another. In the first situation you probably would have no worries in regards to your water heater while, in the second situation, you may find yourself hunting for a new water heater as soon as you dried off.

Aside from a complete lack of hot water though what are other signs that your water heater is starting to fail? After all, you want to try to address the issue before you are without hot water for days at a time. To help, we’ve provided some key indicators you should know that will alert you to when you need to plan to replace your water heater.

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3 Problematic Sounds From a Water Heater

Monday, September 7th, 2020

woman-listeningHow can you tell your water heater is in trouble without losing any access to hot water in your home? Listen to your system! No, your water heater isn’t going to start forming words one day out of the blue. But it does have a way to tell you something is up that needs your attention: it is going to make strange noises that should tell you it is time to call for water heater repairs.

But what are these noises and how do you know that you need to listen for them? We can answer these questions and more for you below. When you are ready, we can also be the ones to fix your faulty water heater too!

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