Self Help Information

While most homes in South Florida depend on well water, only a small percent understand the importance of having their well tested regularly. Proper inspection can help identify mechanical issues before leaving you without water. In addition, there are numerous other factors that may contribute to poor water…

As rain water filters through the ground into the aquifer, it picks up certain minerals from the soil and rocks, such as magnesium and calcium. So why do I need to remove these minerals? They can be harmful to the plumbing and plumbing fixtures in your home. As this water passes through your home’s water…

This is a tricky question. Usually softeners are set to use between 9 and 15 pounds of salt per regeneration. Given the fact that all softeners have a finite capacity for removing the hardness from your water, they must regenerate periodically in order to continue softening your water. The amount of salt that your specific…

Many people don’t know that they have a potential bomb inside their home. When safety devices on a water heater fail, bad things can happen! The thermostat on a water heater is designed to stop the water heater from overheating, but they can fail. In a closed system, this could cause pressure to build up…

The temperature and pressure relief valve (T&P Valve) is a crucial safety feature of your water heater. This valve allows the hot water heater to automatically release water should it get too hot or the pressure rise too high. Failure of T&P valve is the most common explanation for water heater explosions and is usually…

Water heaters can fail early due to internal corrosion of the hot water heater. Your annual visual inspection is helpful, but you can’t see everything. The sacrificial anode rod in a water heater is designed to extend the life of the heater. It is a rod that extends into the heater and is composed of…

The simple function of a hot water heater is to heat the water. How does it do it? The thermostat senses the temperature of the water in the tank and turns the heating element on until the temperature of the water reaches the preset temperature. The thermostat then turns the power off to the heating…

An electric water heater is an electrically heated hot water storage tank. It has one or more elements that heat the water within the tank. These elements are controlled by one or more thermostats. The thermostats are connected to the power supply of the home through the breaker panel. The water heater comes equipped with…

Most people already know that they should drain some water from the heater at least once per year. Because most people don’t know why, it rarely gets done. Sediment from incoming water, calcium carbonate, and particles from the sacrificial anode rod can all add to the build-up in the bottom of your hot water heater….

We commonly see hot water heaters that have had their life shortened due to neglect. Often a small water heater leak can lead to corrosion or even to the shorts in the wiring. A visual inspection of your hot water heater should be performed at least once annually. Observe all the pipe connections, the tank,…