Water Heater Tax Credits and Rebates in California
The Money Available for Your Next Water Heater Is Real. Here’s How to Get It. Upgrading to an energy-efficient water heater has never been more financially attractive. Between the federal Inflation Reduction Act, California’s TECH Clean program, BayREN rebates, and local utility incentives, homeowners in the Tri-Valley can recoup a substantial portion of their installation […]
California Gas Water Heater Ban: What You Need to Know
California Isn’t Banning Your Gas Water Heater. Here’s What’s Actually Happening. If you’ve seen headlines about California banning gas water heaters, you’re not wrong to be concerned, but the reality is more nuanced than the headlines suggest. No one is going to knock on your door and demand you rip out your gas water heater. […]
Choosing the Right Electric Water Heater: Tankless or Heat Pump
Two Electric Water Heaters. Very Different Technology. If you’re moving away from gas, either by choice or because California’s regulations are pushing you there, you’ve got two main options for electric water heating: tankless and heat pump. Both use electricity. Both eliminate combustion gases from your home. But they work in fundamentally different ways, cost […]
Best Water Heater Brands We Install and Recommend
The Brands Behind the Tank Choosing a water heater brand feels overwhelming until you realize that the residential water heater market is more concentrated than most people think. Three manufacturers, Rheem, A.O. Smith, and American Standard, together account for the vast majority of water heaters installed in American homes. The other brands you see at […]
Best Water Heaters for Bay Area Homes
Choosing a Water Heater in the Bay Area Isn’t Like Choosing One Anywhere Else Water heater guides written for a national audience miss the details that matter most in the Bay Area. California has stricter emissions standards than any other state. Your electricity costs roughly double the national average. The water hardness in the Tri-Valley […]
DIY vs. Professional Water Heater Installation
The Real Cost of Installing a Water Heater Yourself Replacing a water heater looks straightforward on YouTube. Drain the old tank, disconnect a few fittings, connect the new one, fill it up. A weekend project. Save a thousand bucks. The videos make it look like changing a tire. What those videos skip is everything that […]
How to Relight Your Water Heater Pilot Light
When Your Pilot Light Goes Out, Start Here You step into the shower and the water never warms up. You check the water heater and the burner isn’t firing. On most gas water heaters, that means the pilot light has gone out. It’s one of the most common water heater issues, and in many cases, […]
How Long Does It Take to Install a Water Heater?
How Long You’ll Actually Be Without Hot Water When your water heater dies, the first question is always “how fast can you get here?” The second question is “how long will the installation take?” The answers are different for every type of water heater, every home, and every situation. Here’s a realistic breakdown of installation […]
6 Downsides of Hybrid Water Heaters You Should Know Before Buying
They Cost More Up Front Than Almost Any Other Water Heater A hybrid water heater pairs heat pump technology with a traditional electric heating element. Two systems in one unit. That dual engineering drives the price up significantly compared to a standard electric or gas water heater. Most hybrid heat pump water heaters land between […]
Conserving Water One Gallon at a Time
Running your dishwasher can help save the planet. Barnett Plumbing has several low-cost ways we can help you reduce your water consumption.