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When a water heater is connected to a closed system, an expansion tank must be installed to prevent excessive pressure in the water. To help understand what this is all about, please read on. Why most ...

As I mentioned in last week's blog post, expansion tanks are required when water in a home can't expand back into the water main. This might be caused by a check valve, a backflow preventer, or a ...

If you're seeing signs that it's time to replace your water heater and haven't bought one in a long time, it might be a little confusing. Your plumber might recommend adding a water heater expansion ...

One of our website visitors, Robert, sent us an e-mail complaining that we never talk about hot water baseboard heating systems (localized radiant heating). “All I ever read about is forced hot air ...

To achieve peak efficiency and prevent corrosion, steam and hot water boilers in hydronic heating systems require regular maintenance. Neglecting this can lead to increased service calls and a ...