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June 25, 2014 by Curtis McQuinn Leave a Comment

Optimized Water Heating Sonora, Ca

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Our Sonora, Ca water heating services include:

  • Tankless water heater installation, repair, and service
  • Electric hybrid heat pump water heater installation
  • Standard gas water heater installation and repair
  • Hydronic boiler installation and radiant heating
  • Hydronic piping installation, and repair
  • Commercial water heater installation
  • Direct vent water heater installation
  • Optimization of existing water heating systems including water saving recirculating pumps and controls, insulation and piping modifications
  • Solar water heater installation

Call today to schedule service, or for a water heating system upgrade consultation- 209-352-4294

Whether you are looking to swap out an old water heater for a standard replacement, or would like a water heater specialist to find the right new energy efficient water heater upgrade for your home, or commercial building look no further. Our professional Sonora, Ca water heater installers are trained in water heating so you know you are getting a top quality code compliant installation that will provide comfort and safety for many years to come.

Our Sonora, Ca water heater installation specialist

  • Have 5 years minimum training in the field
  • 5 years or equivalent of in school training
  • Continued education including: water heating system efficiency, hybrid heat pump installers certification, Navien tankless water heaters level 2 training for installation and repair and more.

Benefits of installing a high efficiency tankless water heater

  • Tankless water heaters have much higher efficiency ratings than older tank style models and can come with an energy star rating
  • Stainless steel heat exchangers can mean a longer life than tank models (some tankless models come with a 15 year warranty on the heat exchanger)
  • Never run out of hot water. When sized correctly you can enjoy hot water through multiple fixtures at a time, and never run out!
  • New models with a buffer tank, and recirculating pump built in eliminate a common complaint associated with older, or lower quality models which was called “the cold water sandwich” This is where the tankless water heater would give a shot of cold water in the middle of a shower.

Other high efficiency water heating options available for Sonora, Ca

  • Electric hybrid heat pump water heaters: use heat in the surrounding air to heat water. This is a great option if natural gas is unavailable because they are about twice as efficient as standard electric water heaters. They are energy star rated, and many utility companies offer rebates, or incentives.
  • Solar water heating uses the sun’s energy to heat water for your home, and the upfront cost is much less than using solar to create electricity.
  • Hydronic boliers can be used to heat water that is used to heat your home either through floors, radiators, or for forced air. Many believe radiant heat is much more comfortable and saves energy. The ability to create almost unlimited zones in a home also adds comfort. Unlike many forced air furnaces that heat the entire home to the same temperature radiant heat can easily be installed with zones for every room with individual thermostats to heat each room to a desired temperature.

Call today to see the benefits of using Optimized Water Heating for your water heating needs

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May 12, 2014 by Curtis McQuinn Leave a Comment

Recirc pumps and tankless water heaters

Should a tankless water have a recirculating pump?

The answer is yes! But it needs to be done correctly or it could use more energy and make your hot water less convenient than without it and waste a lot of water at the same time. Read below to see the different options for using a recirculating pump with a tankless water heater so save energy and water. Or give us a call with any questions at 209-352-4294

A condensing tankless water heater with internal recirculating pump and buffer tank with dedicated recirculating line.

This is by far the most efficient and convenient way to heat water and waste less water. The built in recirculating pump and buffer tank work together to have hot water ready when you need it at the fixture, and you don’t run out like with tank models. The hot water can be controlled with a thermostat and timer so the unit only kicks on when you have it set, and in those time periods only when the water in the line falls below around 90 degrees. This limits the amount of power the pump uses, and how often the burner fires keeping cost down, and efficiency high. Many times adding a tankless water heater with internal recirculating pump and buffer tank with a dedicated recirculating loop from the furthest fixture from the water heater can cut waiting times for hot water from a couple of minutes to around 10 seconds which can save thousands of gallons of water per year. If there is no existing recirculating line many times it can be added with copper or pex. If the hot water line and the recirculating loop are both well insulated the efficiency is greatly increased.

A condensing tankless water heater with internal recirculating pump and buffer tank without a dedicated recirculating line.

Some of the newest models of tankless water heater we are installing can use a crossover tee at the furthest sink from the water heater. This tee will let some of the cooled off water in the hot water line into the cold water line as the internal pump in the water heater pushes the hot water closer to the furthest fixture. When the water at the fixture heats up the crossover tee stops letting water through so the cold water line doesn’t get hot, and your tankless water heater stops running. This is a good solution if you want the convenience of the recirculating line but can’t add the insulated recirculating loop because of cost, or because the pipes are not accessible to run a line back to the water heater.

A tankless water heater with an added recirculating pump and buffer tank.

This is an option if someone didn’t want to buy the more expensive unit up front, and wanted to buy a standard tankless and add on recirculation later. Unfortunately this installation ends up costing more and the system does not work as well together. If an older tankless is installed we have used this method to cut wasted water from waiting for hot water to get to fixtures. A tankless that is only a few years old doesn’t need to be replaced just to cut down on wait time and save water !

 

A standard tankless water heater with a recirculating loop and no buffer tank.

This is a bad idea but happens when an installer doesn’t understand how a tankless works, or is trying to cut corners. The pump can get the tankless to kick on but it shuts off every time the pump kicks off. When a tankless kicks off it doesn’t start making hot water again immediately when it is turned back on. Cool water enters the heat exchanger and passes through without being heated completely or at all. This means when you turn on your shower it feels warm because the pump pushed hot water through the line, but when the cold water that goes through the heat exchanger without being heated from startup comes through the line you get a cold shot of water in your shower. This wastes a lot of energy with almost no real benefits. We recently saw one of these systems that the owners had been dealing with for years. The pump also had no timer so it was running any time the water temperature dropped 24 hours a day making their “more efficient” tankless water heater extremely inefficient and giving them intermittent cold shots of water in their showers. When offered the more efficient condensing unit with internal recirc pump and buffer tank to eliminate the cold they quickly decided it was a good idea. They had never been told about the right way to do it and thought the cold water shots were normal for a tankless water heater.

Optimized Plumbing is a Sonora Ca based plumbing contractor specializing in tankless water heaters, hybrid heat pump water heaters recirculating systems, hydronic heat, radiant heat, and plumbing service and repair. We service all areas of Tuolumne and Calaveras counties including the towns of Angels camp, San Andreas, Murphys, Arnold, Twain Harte, and Copperopolis.

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October 12, 2013 by Curtis McQuinn 1 Comment

Sonora Ca plumbers at Optimized Plumbing can diagnose common water heater problems & the causes

In this post Sonora Ca plumbers from Optimized Plumbing & Piping will walk you through some common problems for water heaters, and the possible causes of those problems. As always if you need assistance with your water heater, or any other project please call the Optimized Plumbing & Piping at 209-352-4294. Many companies will not take the time to properly diagnose the problems you are having with your water heater. As with the last few posts these tips are not necessary for tank-less, or instant water heaters.

Tuolumne County water heater problem #1

Noises in the water heater. Some people will describe the noises coming from their water heater as a “snap”, “pop”, “rumble”,or a “water hammer”. All of these sounds have the same cause, and that is the water in between the sediment in your water heater gets too hot and turns to steam. The water expands when turning to steam and causes a noisy vibration. Sediment buildup in your water heater lower the heat transfer rate between the heat source, and the water so the heating element, or burner has to get hotter to raise the temperature in your water heater. This causes the water at the very bottom of the water heater to overheat. This can be fixed by reading the previous post from sonora plumbing service Optimized Plumbing & Piping, and following the instructions.

Tuolumne County water heater problem #2

Lower heat element burnout in an electric water heater. Again sediment buildup in your water heater could be the cause. Heating elements can burn out for other reasons but if it’s a re occurring problem, or even the first time you may want to check for sediment buildup inside of your water heater. The sediment can build up enough to insulate your heating element from heating the water properly. This causes the heating element to compensate by staying on longer, and possibly overheating, and burning out.

Check in tomorrow for more Calaveras County water heater, and Tuolumne County water heater tips from Sonora plumbing service Optimized Plumbing & Piping. We have trained Sonora plumbers to take care of any plumbing problem you may have including water heater install, tankless water heater install, instant water heater install, hydronic boiler install, hydronic heating, radiant heating, plumbing fixture replacement, plumbing remodel, leak repair, repiping, winery piping, plant piping, food processing piping, pump installation, mechanical piping, and industrial piping.

Sonora plumbers at Optimized Plumbing & Piping also provide plumbing service for the areas of Copperopolis, Jamestown, Groveland, Columbia, Soulsbyville, Twain Harte, Mi Wuk, Angels Camp, Murphys, Arnold, San Andreas, Jackson, Oakdale, Riverbank, Modesto, and Merced. Call 209-352-4294

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September 13, 2013 by Curtis McQuinn Leave a Comment

Water heater problems

To continue the post from yesterday we will describe some more problems with water heaters and the possible causes for these problems. Optimized Plumbing & Piping  can easily schedule water heater repair or maintenance work by calling 209-352-4294. Remember the best time to fix a small water heater problem is while it is still a small water heater problem. Many times the first sign people see of a water heater problem is water that has come out of the water heater and is now leaking onto their floor, or even creating a small flood in their house. Also remember that these tips are not needed on tankless water heaters, or instant water heaters. Call Optimized Plumbing & Piping to schedule an appointment to install a tankless water heater, or instant water heater and find the benefits of each. Many more options are available if the installation is scheduled before your old water heater goes out.

Water heater problem #3

“Why does my hot water smell?” Bacteria can thrive in the warmth inside your water heater. These bacteria can cause a sulfer/ rotten egg smell. This is made worse by hard water, or not using the water heater for extended periods. The most important thing to do to treat this problem is to remove the sediment because that is where most of the bacteria lives. You can also switch your anode rod to a zinc or aluminum anode rod. These will react less and will cause less bacteria growth. The last tip is to put hydrogen peroxide into the tank so that it is a mild 3% solution. This will kill the bacteria.

Water heater problem #4

“Why does my water heater make less water than it used to?” If you have removed the sediment from your water heater, the gas burner works, or your heating elements work then it is time to check for a broken dip tube. If a dip tube is broken  the cold water supply will not go to the bottom of the water heater like it is supposed to. It will lower the temperature of the water at the top of the tank where the hot water outlet is, and this will give you less hot water, as well as water that is not as hot.

For water heater service in Sonora, Ca or our other Sonora plumbing services including water heater install, tankless water heater install, instant water heater install, fixture replacement, leak repair, repiping, hydronic boiler install, radiant heat, hydronic heat, hydronic water heaters, winery piping, plant piping, food processing piping, industrial piping, pump installation, or any other plumbing, or piping project call Optimized Plumbing & Piping at 209-352-4294

The Sonora plumbers at Optimized Plumbing & Piping service all areas of Toulumne County, and Calaveras County including , Sonora, Copperopolis, Jamestown, Groveland, Columbia,  Soulsbyville, Twain Harte, Mi Wuk, Angels Camp, Murphys, Arnold, San Andreas, Jackson, Oakdale, Riverbank, Modesto, Merced, foothill piping, and central valley piping.

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September 5, 2013 by Curtis McQuinn 1 Comment

Water Heater Repair & Maintenance Tips #2

Today’s post is our second tip for water heater repair and maintenance. If you missed the first tip, take a look at our post from yesterday.

Remember — the Sonora plumbers at Optimized Plumbing & Piping can service your plumbing or  water heater needs for you, OR you can follow these tips yourself.

Please note: These tips are unnecessary for tankless water heaters.

Water Heater Maintenance Tips – Tip #2

  • The next thing that a Sonora plumber would do is an anode rod inspection. The anode rod in your water heater is a sacrificial metal that is eaten away instead of your water heater tank. They should be inspected and probably replaced within 6 years of installation. Every storage tank water heater has at least one anode rod, but finding it can be difficult because they are seldom in the same spot.
  • Once you find the anode rod and remove it, you should inspect it. The length should be enough to nearly reach the bottom of the water heater. If it crumbles or has parts of it eaten away, it’s time for a new one.
  • If the anode is down to bare wire, there is probably damage to the inside of your water heater, and you may want to invest in a water heater installation instead of a repair.
  • Another thing to consider when scheduling maintenance is whether or not you have a water softener.  Softening is done by exchanging salt for calcium carbonate. The salt is more corrosive to the anode rod and doubles or triples it’s consumption.  Frequent anode inspection is crucial for softened water. Inspection periods should be every 1-2 years.

The maintenance tips described the last 2 days can make a huge difference in doubling the life span of your water heater.

For water heater repair and maintenance or water heaters, tankless water heaters and high efficiency water heaters installation, call Sonora’s expert plumbers at Optimized Plumbing & Piping  — 209-352-4294.

Our Sonora plumbers service the following locations in Tuolumne County and Calaveras County :

Sonora, Copperopolis, Jamestown, Groveland, Twain Harte, Mi Wuk, Angels Camp, Murphys, Arnold, San Andreas, Jackson , Oakdale , Riverbank, Merced , Modesto.

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