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Will Your Water Heater Last Through the Winter Season?

Monday, November 28th, 2016

Frigid temperatures are the norm in Illinois during the long winter season. Keeping your home warm and comfortable is obviously a top priority. Even when you have a warm and cozy house waiting for you, though, you sometimes need a little something more. A long, hot shower is truly one of the greatest luxuries when the temperature outside plummets.

If you have any concerns about your water heater in Bolingbrook, we strongly suggest that you replace that system now before it gives out on you entirely. You don’t want to realize as you’re getting ready for work one cold morning that there’s no hot water for showering. Here are a few signs that it’s time for a replacement.

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Do You Need a New Hot Water Heater before This Winter?

Monday, October 26th, 2015

There are a lot of annoying things to deal with in cold weather: scraping ice off car windows, shoveling, and navigating icy, snowy walkways. One thing you don’t want to add to the mix is a lack of hot water due to a failing hot water heater. It can be hard to tell when your hot water heater is ready to call in its chips, so to speak, because water heaters typically reside in areas of your home that aren’t very visible. Here are some factors to keep in mind if you think it may be time to replace your hot water heater in Bolingbrook:

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Is It Time to Replace Your Water Heater?

Monday, April 20th, 2015

Many people tend to wait until their water heater totally breaks down before replacing it, but this kind of scenario can leave you without hot water, and if you use a storage tank hot water heater, you could end up with a lot of water all over your floor. It’s better to get ahead of your water heater replacement, but sometimes the signs aren’t all that clear. To help you avoid a messy scenario, the experts at DuAll Heating & Cooling have put together a list of the common indications that it may be time to replace your existing water heater in Bolingbrook, IL:

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Can a Tankless Unit Replace a Conventional Water Heater?

Thursday, January 15th, 2015

Are you considering the replacement of your storage water heater in Romeoville, IL, for a tankless water heater, but have concerns about making the switch? You don’t have to be, but you do need to be aware of a couple of items before doing so. Switching to a tankless water heater can bring your home a number of benefits, but don’t rush the process. One of the best ways to ensure that your tank-to-tankless installation goes successfully is to work with a trained expert. The installation specialists at DuAll Heating & Cooling have years of experience with water heater installation, so give us a call today.

Tank to Tankless: What’s Involved

The first thing to note when switching from tank to tankless is how you’ve been fueling your current water heater: are you using electricity or gas? If you’ve been using electricity, you have to make sure that any changes in the power levels are addressed with your electrical box. For example, if your new tankless system requires more amperage, your electrical box will have to be updated to accommodate the heavier load. Gas tankless units require proper ventilation, so this must be part of the installation process.

Reasons to Consider a Tankless Water Heater

If you are still on the fence about switching to a tankless water heater, here are some factors to consider:

  • Take up less space – tankless water heaters are considerably smaller than storage tank water heaters, making them easy to place in a variety of locations.
  • Never run out of water – tankless heaters use a heat exchanger to heat water on demand, so you never have to worry about running out of hot water.
  • Energy efficient – because tankless water heaters work only when hot water is needed, they can be as much as 30% more energy efficient than tank water heaters.
  • Longer lifespan – tankless water heater can last as long as 20 years versus tank water heaters, which last an average of 8-12 years.

If you need water heater replacement in Romeoville, IL, you may want to consider a tankless heater. Have questions? Contact DuAll Heating & Cooling today.

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Reasons That Water Heater Replacement is Only a Job for Professionals

Monday, October 27th, 2014

A water heater that receives regular maintenance from professionals once a year and has any repair needs that come up attended to promptly can often last for over 20 years. But eventually, the stress of operation and general wear and tear from water and sediment in contact with metal over so many years will cause the heater to reach a point where it is too expensive to operate, or will no longer deliver you the amount of hot water your family needs.

When that happens, you should contact local skilled professionals with experience installing water heaters to replace your old system and put in a new one. DuAll Heating & Cooling has the training and tools to give you a great replacement for your water heater in Naperville, IL. Give us a call today if you’re ready for a fresh start with your water heater.

Yes… you do need professionals for this job

You may have had you water heater long enough that you won’t recall the type of work that went into installing it. Or perhaps you inherited the water heater with the house. Either way, you don’t want to find out how much labor and technical skill is required for this job the hard way: by attempting it yourself.

First, even before a single tool comes out to hook up the water tank to pipes, a water heater needs to be properly sized for a home. It’s important that the water heater can supply 1) a sufficient supply of hot water for your family’s needs, and 2) not waste energy doing it. It will require experienced professionals to determine the right sized heater for your needs, and you do not want to risk making the wrong choice.

When it comes to the actual work, there is a great risk from amateur installation of leaking pipes and poor soldering jobs. One of the most prominent reasons for later repairs on water heaters is shoddy initial installation work. You don’t want to live with a water heater that needs continual repair work and which leaks water everywhere.

It is especially important that you call for professionals if you use a gas-powered water heater, which is the most common type. (And for excellent reasons, and they are very cost-efficient to run.) In most locales, it is illegal to work on any system hooked to a gas main unless you are a licensed professional. You don’t want to take any risks of creating toxic and combustible gas leaks.

Water heater replacement is a simple and fast job when you call on experts like the team at DuAll Heating & Cooling. Water heater replacement is a job we handle often.

Don’t waste time and money on amateur work, and don’t risk you or your family’s health: call DuAll Heating & Cooling when it’s time for a new water heater in Naperville, IL.

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