Plumbing and Water Heater Tips from the Pros

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

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

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
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

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
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.