WATER HEATER LOVE STORIES
February is traditionally the month of LOVE.
But it is also the month of extremes in weather and temperatures. One day it is -30 degrees and a few days later it is +40 degrees.
And water heaters can be affected by these extremes in temperatures.
Freeze ups and thaws are hard on pipes, HVAC and water heaters. February is the month to show your water heater a little love. When you find yourself snowed in, make sure to run outside to clear the snow away from your air intake vent so that it doesn\’t get blocked with snow. When the polar vortex blows your way, keep a trickle of water running in all of your faucets to decrease the chance of your pipes freezing.
If you have any questions about other ways to show your water heater some love during this challenging weather, be sure to give us a call at 800 GO HOT WATER. We are always happy to help you.
Because HOT WATER 911 LOVES water heaters.
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What Did We Do Before Water Heaters?
Baby, it\’s COLD outside and weather like this always makes me appreciate water heaters and the fact that I have hot water with the turn of a spigot.
So, how DID people heat their water before water heaters?
Well, typically the water was heated over a wood fire or on a stove that was either coal or wood-fired. During the Industrial Revolution, some cities had a gas works that gasified coal for the production of \”natural\” gas, which could then heat the water buckets.
In rural areas, heating water was a process…especially in winter. During winter, water was obtained from snow melted on the stove. So, first, the snow was heated to get water, and then the water was heated to get enough for washing and rinsing dishes and leftover water was used for a bath. Two pans were always on the wood stove, one melting and the other heating.
And now?
We have water heaters! And the technology keeps getting better and better. And Hot Water 911 is here to help you when your water heater isn\’t working properly.
What can you do?
Be prepared! Know who to contact when your water heater is not working. Have your back up plan ready. That’s where Hot Water 911 comes in. We are your 24/7/365 water heater repair service. Water heaters are all we do. And emergencies are what we excel in. Keep our number handy for those unexpected water heater emergencies. Know that we will do everything in our power to keep you and/or your business’s hot water needs working. Here’s the number to know:
1-800-GO HOT WATER
Hot Water 911 New Years Resolutions
Happy New Year from the team at Hot Water 911! We’ve put our heads together in the last few weeks to prepare a list of New Years Resolutions that will help us to make 2019 one of the best years ever. The resolutions that we came up with will enhance our personal growth as well as continue to nurture our customer centered philosophy at Hot Water 911. Here’s what we came up with for 2019:
New Years Resolutions
- Continue to treat our valued customers with respect and kindness
- Remember that our customer’s emergency becomes OUR emergency
- Listen to our customers, listen to our team members, listen to our family, listen to our vendors. Basically, LISTEN!
- Be mindful of people’s time.
- Drive with caution and awareness and be mindful of others safety.
- Offer our customers the highest level of service to resolve their water heater issues
- Practice integrity and compassion. ALWAYS.
- Be respectful of the people you meet in life. Everyone has a story.
As we reviewed the list that we had come up with, there seemed to be a theme of kindness, respect and integrity. The New Years resolutions that we put out there for the Hot Water 911 team to practice are resolutions that we can ALL practice in our daily lives. Let’s all try to make 2019 a fabulous year for all of the lives that we touch.
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM HOT WATER 911
5 Simple and Effective Water Heater Tips to Keep Your Holidays Merry and Bright
Oh the weather outside might be frightful but inside your water heater is delightful….because you followed these five simple tips to keep your water heater healthy!
At Hot Water 911, nothing makes us sadder than knowing someone’s holiday plans are ruined because they had issues with their water heater. And while we love that we can help you when you call us, the fact that you experienced (sometimes) unnecessary water heater stress makes us feel badly for you. So, in an effort to keep your holidays merry and bright, let’s go over a few things that you can do to make sure your water heater stays safe and doesn’t fail you.
- Keep all solvents, paints and flammables out of the room that your water heater occupies
- Never set your water heater higher than “Medium” (about 120 degrees)
- Make sure you have a CO sensor near the water heater
- If your water heater makes a knocking sound when on, call your water heater repair company (usually indicates a scaled up water heater)
- Get your water heater professionally maintained and serviced once a year by your water heater repair company
When you follow these 5 simple and effective water heater tips to keep your holidays merry and bright, your family and loved ones will be safe and enjoy the benefits of a healthy water heater! If you have any questions about your water heater, call Hot Water 911 at 1-800-GO HOT WATER or email us at info@HotWater911.com
Happy Holidays from Hot Water 911!