Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘tank water heater’

The Age Old Debate: Tank Vs. Tankless Water Heaters

Monday, July 29th, 2019

showeringThe water heater is one of the most vital investments you can make in your home. Having hot water to wash yourself with is a blessing whether you take a hot shower as you start the day or while you’re winding down for the night.

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Why Corrosion Is (Usually) Not a Problem for a Water Heater

Monday, February 26th, 2018

water-heater-tankWhen water meets metal, there’s a danger of corrosion starting. Corrosion is a chemical reaction between water and metal in the presence of oxygen, and the damage it causes to metal can quickly ruin many types of appliances as it weakens the metal until it starts to crumble away.

The water heater in your home is primarily made of metal and it stores and circulates water. So why doesn’t it start to rust? Corrosion is rare in water heaters, usually only starting late in the system’s life. there are several reasons for it.

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Are There Times When a Tank Water Heater Is the Best Choice?

Tuesday, January 10th, 2017

We install high quality tankless water heaters for homes, and we strongly recommend that anyone who is planning on putting in a water heater give serious consideration to a tankless system. Compared to a storage tank water heater, a tankless water heater save space, consumes less energy, and lasts longer.

But does that mean that a tankless water heater is always the best choice for a new water heater installation? Not necessarily. Every home has different needs, every household different budget plans, and these affect the type of water heater that will best serve it.

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