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Is it dangerous when your gas water heater’s pilot goes out?

Is it dangerous when your gas water heater’s pilot goes out?

The answer is, it’s usually not dangerous because modern gas water heaters have valves that turn off the gas if the pilot light goes out. That means you aren’t likely to be gassed or have an explosion. Back in the 1930s, gas water heaters tended to explode because of...

When, and why should you replace your water heater?

When, and why should you replace your water heater?

The last thing you want is to lose hot water, hot showers, or warm water for washing dishes, laundry, or cooking. But that’s exactly what happens when your water heater fails. Water heaters don’t last forever. Eventually, it will fail. So, should you replace your...

How do soap, shampoo, and detergent work with water softeners?

How do soap, shampoo, and detergent work with water softeners?

Did you know that most companies that manufacture soaps, shampoos, and detergents assume they will be used with hard water? Many of them add water softeners directly to their products with this in mind. So, if you have hard water and use water softeners to help...

Common water heater issues or sounds, and how to repair them

Common water heater issues or sounds, and how to repair them

Have you noticed your water heater leaking? Or, maybe the rumbling or banging sounds have become more common. These could be signs of important issues that need to be addressed. Here is what you need to know. Rumbling or banging noises can be a common occurrence with...

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