Frequently asked Questions ... 

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icons3 lady on phone.gif (2956 bytes) My gas hot water tank will not not stay lit, how do I fix?
icons4 notepad.gif (2349 bytes)Possible solution thermo couple burned out.


icons3 lady on phone.gif (2956 bytes) Why doesn't my gas or electric hot water tank produce enough hot water for a shower?
icons4 notepad.gif (2349 bytes)Dip tube could be broken. This will need repaired by a service technician.

icons3 lady on phone.gif (2956 bytes) Why doesn't my electric hot water tank give me enough hot water for a long shower?
icons4 notepad.gif (2349 bytes)This could be that the lower element is burned out.

icons3 lady on phone.gif (2956 bytes) Why are we finding white flakes in our water and occasionally the water pressure is low ?
icons4 notepad.gif (2349 bytes)Dip tube service is required and check aerator for debris, if white it could need replaced.
icons3 lady on phone.gif (2956 bytes) Why does it seem like there is never enough hot water in the winter ?
icons4 notepad.gif (2349 bytes)Normally city water coming "in" is colder in winter months, usually January through March. To compensate we turn "on" more hot water, using more hot water from the tank,causing it to "pull in" more cold water to replace the hot water removed. This decreases the speed of heater recovery.
icons3 lady on phone.gif (2956 bytes) My hot water tank is leaking out the bottom, what should I do ?
icons4 notepad.gif (2349 bytes)It's time to replace that tank !
icons3 lady on phone.gif (2956 bytes) Why does my sump pump run so long ?
icons4 notepad.gif (2349 bytes)This is probably due to a faulty switch, replace switch.
icons3 lady on phone.gif (2956 bytes) What kind of backflow preventer do I have ?
icons4 notepad.gif (2349 bytes)Look for a stamping on the device, it should have one of the following :
                                            ASSE1020PVB, ASSE1013RP,  ASSE1015DC

 

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