Central Ohio water is hard, and the consequences show up as a series of unrelated annoyances that are actually one problem. Here is what to do about it.
Water Heater Venting and Safety: What Code Requires
Venting is the only thing between combustion byproducts and your living space. What a correct installation includes and what to check on the one you have.
Gas vs Electric Water Heaters in Central Ohio Homes
The fuel decision usually gets made by default. Venting, panel capacity, and where the unit sits decide it properly. Here is how to run the comparison.
Water Heater Lifespan and the Final Year Warning Signs
Tanks signal their decline months before they fail. Here is what actually determines lifespan and the warning signs that mean plan a replacement now.
Water Heater Not Keeping Up? Diagnosing the Problem
Running out of hot water has a dozen possible causes and most are not the tank. Here is the diagnosis order that eliminates causes cheaply first.
Tankless vs Tank Water Heater: Choosing the Right System Before Winter
An honest, experienced comparison of tankless vs tank water heaters for Central Ohio homes, covering cost, efficiency, capacity, lifespan, and how to choose before winter.
Indoor Air Quality in Ohio Homes: Sources Before Solutions
Air quality is a source control problem first, a ventilation problem second, and a filtration problem third. The market sells that order backwards.
Space Heater and Fireplace Safety: An Ohio Checklist
Supplemental heat is where Central Ohio homes get into trouble in January. Work through this checklist once in early winter and it stops being a risk.
Heat Pump Water Heaters: For and Against in Ohio
Heat pump water heaters are the most efficient option available and the one most likely to disappoint in the wrong space. Here is the honest comparison.