Alpha Plumbing replaced an electric water heater for a customer in Crownsville. An electric water heater uses a pair of heating elements and thermostats to heat the water in the tank. The upper heating element turns on first, warming the… Read More
Archive for the ‘Water Heaters’ Category
Water Service Replacement – Baltimore
Alpha Plumbing replaced a leaking water service for a customer in Baltimore. We also replaced the customer’s gas water heater while we were out! In our first picture you can see the connection at the meter pit. In the second… Read More
Good Habits that Every Water Heater Owner Should Have
Have you ever thought a lot about your water heater as of late? Most people do not think about their water heater until they’ve got an issue. Usually, the first thing that is noticeable is a lack of hot water,… Read More
Water Heater Replacement – Pasadena
Alpha Plumbing replaced a water heater yesterday for a customer in Pasadena. The new heater is a 50-gallon electric model. Because the home was on a well, a thermal expansion tank was not needed for this installation. Upon completion of… Read More
Water Service Replacement – Baltimore
Alpha Plumbing replaced a water service in Baltimore this week. The new line is 1-1/4″ HDPE tubing with a new shutoff valve, PRV, and dual check valve. We also installed a new thermal expansion tank at the water heater. To… Read More
Gas Water Heater Installation – Glen Burnie
Alpha Plumbing replaced a water heater today for a customer in Glen Burnie. You can tell the new water heater is a power vent model from the blower fan sitting on top. Behind the blower fan, you can see the… Read More
Telltale Signs of a Failing Water Heater
A functional, well-working water heater is vital to maintain a comfortable home. As all knowledgeable homeowners know, water heaters use an energy source to heat water for cooking, bathing, general hand hygiene in sinks, and to provide heat to the… Read More
Faulty Water Heater Signs to Keep an Eye Out For
Sure, you could get away with a lukewarm shower during the summer. In fact, it might even be refreshing on a hot, sweaty day. But now that winter is here, and it’s time to crank up the heat, the hero… Read More
Commercial Water Line Replacement – Jessup
Alpha Plumbing replaced a water service for a commercial property in Jessup. For this one we used a trenchless missile to shoot the new line from the basement to our excavation at the meter pit. Here you can see the… Read More
How to Notice Sediment in Your Water Heater
This may sound like a bit of a weird question, but have you noticed anything strange in your home’s water? A lot of homeowners, including you, may have sediment in your water heaters without even realizing it. While there are… Read More