We so depend on water for our cooking, washing, and cleaning, we come to simply EXPECT it to there when we need it. And when the flow suddenly stops…well, if you’re like most people, you want service “yesterday.”

We can’t do “yesterday,” but at Heine Plumbing, that’s about the extent of our limitations.

Repairs & Service

The average lifespan of a water heater is 8-10 years, so it makes sense to give it a little TLC to help you get every ounce of hot water it has to give.
In addition to annual maintenance, here are a few recommendations that can help add years to your existing water heater:

1. Water alarm – triggers when your water heater leaks, allowing you to take corrective action before the problem grows worse.
2. Pressure regulator – keeps water pressure from exceeding a pre-set limit…that protects the unit and connecting pipes from leaking or bursting.
3. Timer – causes your water heater to draw power only when you need hot water. With new state of the art technology in Bradford White water heaters, we can offer you this money saving feature in both electric and gas water heaters.

Still, when a problem occurs, Heine Plumbing repairs all makes and models, including gas, electric, and heat pump water heaters.

Heat Pump Water Heaters

Chances are your existing water heater is a conventional gas or electric powered storage tank model. And while there are many excellent replacement models available, we want to tell you about a new type of water heater you’ll definitely want to consider.

They’re called Heat Pump Water Heaters.

Here’s How They Work.

To understand the concept of heat pumps, imagine a refrigerator working in reverse. While a refrigerator removes heat from an enclosed box and expels that heat to the surrounding air, a HPWH takes the heat from surrounding air and transfers it to water in an enclosed tank.

ENERGY STAR qualified heat pump water heaters are revolutionizing the way we heat water. New models utilize super-efficient technology to cut electric water heating costs by up to 80%! If you have time to plan ahead, consider this exciting new technology for your next water heater purchase.

At Heine Plumbing, we install and maintain two of the very best: Stiebel Eltron and Rheem.

Both outstanding brands offer twice the efficiency of standard electric water heaters. No matter which one you purchase, you can earn a 30% federal tax credit, up to a maximum of $1,500, provided you make your purchase by December 31, 2010.

Contact Heine Plumbing today for all the details.

Solar Hot Water

Is your family stepping up its commitment to living a “greener” lifestyle?

Solar water heating is one of the best ways to save money on your utility bill. You'll also be doing your part to lessen our dependence on foreign energy while reducing green house gas emissions.

Solar water heating is a simple enough concept: employing the sun’s free and renewable energy source for water heating, space heating, and pool heating. Harnessing this free solar energy will deliver summertime savings up to 85% and winter savings of up to 35% for a year-round savings of up to 60% on your utility hot water heating bill!

Best of all, there’s always plenty of hot water, even when the sun isn’t shining! That’s because each solar system is designed and set up to work with your existing water heater OR a new conventional hot water back-up system…either way, you’ll never have to do without!

Time to Call the Pros at Heine Plumbing.

For expert repairs, routine maintenance, or a no-obligation quote on a new or replacement water heater, contact the plumbing professionals at Heine Plumbing today.