Cast Iron Pipes in Older Broward Homes
If your home was built between the 1950s and the 1970s, there is a good chance its drain lines are cast iron, buried in or under the concrete slab. Cast iron pipes in Broward homes of that age were the standard choice, and many are still in service. They do wear out, though, and Florida’s […]
Why a Water Heater Makes Noise
Most water heater noise comes from sediment: minerals from the water that settle in the bottom of the tank and trap pockets of water that boil and pop as the heater runs. That is common in South Florida, where the water is hard, and on its own it is not an emergency. A few sounds […]
Tank vs Tankless Florida
The short answer on tank vs tankless in Florida: a tankless heater gives you endless hot water and frees up floor space, while a tank is simpler to install, simpler to repair and kinder to an older electrical panel. Florida tilts the comparison in two ways. The incoming water is warm, which helps a tankless […]
Water Heater Lifespan Florida
There is no single number for water heater lifespan in Florida, because the same model can last a long time in one house and wear out early in the next. What decides it is mostly the water going through the tank, how the tank has been looked after, and how hard it has been worked. […]