Water Heater Temperature Settings: Get It Right for Safety and Savings
Optimal, safe hot-water temps for storage tanks, tankless and electric heaters; tips for filtration, water softeners, plumbing.
Water System Wiki
Your Home Water Care Guide
Water System Wiki
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.
Why Is My Water Heater Leaking? Common Causes and Troubleshooting
Identify why your water heater leaks: common causes, leak sources, and practical troubleshooting steps for home water systems.
Drain Your Water Heater Fast: Step-by-Step for Electric, Rheem & Old Tanks
Step-by-step drain guide for electric, Rheem, or old water heaters - hot/cold tanks; for home softeners/filtration/plumbing.
Tankless Water Heater Flushing: The When and How
How often to flush a tankless heater; maintenance steps, tools, signs of buildup; water-softener/filtration/plumbing systems.
How to Start Your Water Heater: A Straightforward Guide for Rheem and Honeywell Models
How to turn on Rheem/Honeywell water heaters: safety checks, startup steps, and fixes for homes with softeners and filtration.
Water Softener Regeneration: How Often and What Really Happens
How often should a water softener regenerate, what happens during cycle, and impacts on water heaters, filtration, and plumbing.
Submersible Pump Types: A Homeowner’s Practical Guide
Submersible pump types: uses, definitions, and sizing for home water systems for softeners, heaters, filtration, and plumbing.
Water Heater Installation Time and Difficulty: A Pro’s Breakdown
Estimate install time for water heater/tank; DIY vs pro, prep, permits, steps, safety, difficulty, tips for home water systems.
Water Heater Power, Circuit, and Venting Requirements: A Homeowner’s Guide
Electrical power, circuit sizing, and venting for gas, electric, and tankless water heaters; home water softener and filtration.
Choose the Right Sump Pump: A Homeowner’s No-Nonsense Guide
Right sump pump: basement, size, type, backup power, install, cost—pairs with water softener, plumbing, heater, filtration