Oh, Fudge! Just in time for Thanksgiving.

A turkey hanging out with our water heater serviceman.

Peanut butter and sugar all in one tasty, portable, bite sized piece. What more could you ask for??? Not much. Luckily for all of us, it’s a day to be celebrated by all of America. It’s National Peanut Butter Fudge Day. I’m definitely adding this to my Christmas candy rotation this year. Every year, the … Read more

Today is kinda a big dill!

Big dill pickles

Pucker up and rejoice! Today is a big day – it’s National Pickle Day! Most people I know have a strong stance on pickles. Either you love them, or you hate them. I’m personally on the lover side of this debate. No matter what you think of them, you’ve gotta admit… they’re pretty cool. I … Read more

Texas, today is all about you! It’s National Nachos Day :)

tasty nachos

They say “Don’t mess with Texas”, and believe me, I won’t. You guys helped come across one of the best foods ever! And it has all the food groups in it!!! Today, we’re talking about the lovely plate of deliciousness known as nachos. Nachos have been a staple in my life since my mother was … Read more

We love celebrating Earth Day!

Water Heaters Only rep celebrating Earth Day

April 22 Is Our Favorite Holiday – Earth Day We celebrated Mother Earth at the official events in the towns of Oakland, Roseville, and Sacramento, California. We attend Earth Day celebrations to let communities know about energy efficient hot water heaters. Water Heaters Only, Inc. spoke with hundreds of Earth Day revelers about water conservation, … Read more

What type of water heater do I have?

I found my model number on the water heater but I can’t find it on the website, how can I tell what type of water heater I have? Once you have located the rating plate on your water heater you should be able to see a brand name and a model number. The model number … Read more

How long does a water heater take to fully heat up?

Generally about 45 minutes. If your water heater has been turned off or if you have just had a new unit installed it will take approximately 45 minutes to heat the water up. Each water heater varies in recovery depending on the gallon capacity and BTU input, but if after about 1 hour there is … Read more

Why do I not get enough hot water

Why do I not get enough hot water or as much hot water as I used to? If you have an older water heater, you might have a sediment buildup problem inside your tank. As a water heater ages, it tends to accumulate sediment and deposits at the bottom. If the water heater is not cleaned … Read more

Can I clean sediment from my heater?

Can I clean sediment from my water heater? Some areas are notorious for “bad” water and in these areas flushing the water heater can extend it’s life and save on energy costs. Once water heater sediment is allowed to build up and solidify it can be almost impossible to remove from residential model heaters. Sediment … Read more

I have no hot water why won’t my pilot light?

I have no hot water, why won’t my pilot light? The most common reason a pilot won’t light, is a bad thermocouple or a faulty part inside the water heater. When this occurs most of the time a simple repair will fix the problem. See our No Hot Water Page for a video on how to light your … Read more

Why Is The Pipe On The Side Of My Water Heater Leaking

Why Is The Pipe On The Side Of My Water Heater Leaking? If you notice steam or water coming from a pipe attached to the side of your water heater, most likely you are referring to the overflow pipe attached to the temperature relief valve on the water heater. This is a safety valve and helps relieve … Read more