How to Insulate Your Water Heater: A Practical Guide for Safety, Savings, and Outdoor Units
How to insulate water heaters for safety and efficiency incl outdoor tankless units;materials, frost protection, energy savings.
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Your Home Water Care Guide
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Your Home Water Care Guide
Bob McArthur
Bob is a an HVAC and plumbing industry veteran. He has professionally helped homeowners resolve issues around water softeners, heaters and all things related to water systems and plumbing around their homes. His trusted advice has helped countless of his clients save time, money and effort in home water systems maintenance and he now here to help you and give you first hand actionable advice. In his spare time, Bob also reviews home water systems such as tankless heaters, water softeners etc and helps home owners make the best choice for their dwelling. He lives around the Detroit area and occasionally consults on residential and commercial projects. Feel free to reach out to him via the contact us form.
How to Read Your Water Heater’s Serial Number and Find Its Age
Determine heater age from serials and labels; Bradford White models included; tips for replacement and home water systems.
Well Pump Pressure: Normal Settings and How to Adjust Them Yourself
Normal well pump pressure settings and how to adjust them; effects on water heater, home water filtration, softener, plumbing.
Choosing the Best Whole House Water Filter: What Really Matters
Choose right whole-house filtration: water hardness, flow, filter life, heater impact, softener compatibility, plumbing, cost.
Disconnect Water Lines Like a Pro: Sinks, Toilets, Washers
How to disconnect sink, toilet, and washer supply lines: shutoff, depressurize, tools, safety; tips for home water systems.
Iron Filter vs Water Softener: Which One Do You Actually Need?
Iron filter vs water softener: decide from test results and symptoms; covers home filtration, water heaters, plumbing.
Hot Water Heaters and Your Taxes: The 2025 Guide to Credits and Rebates
Tax credits, deductions, rebates for water heaters; eligibility and claim steps; tips for water softeners, filtration, plumbing.
Digging a Sump Pump Pit: A Homeowner’s Guide to Getting It Done Right
Step-by-step: how to dig and prep a sump pit for home water systems—plumbing, filtration, heater, softener, discharge, testing.
Find a Sump Pump Fast: Brands, Models, and Repair Parts
Where to buy sump pump brands, models, and parts for home water systems: compare options, warranties, and buy online or locally.
Backflow Prevention for Homeowners: Device Types Explained
Compare backflow prevention methods and devices for home water systems: softeners, heaters, filters, plumbing, selection tips.