Installing Water Heaters On Floors In California Is Not Code Compliant Question: Is installing water heater’s on floors in California illegal? Answer: Yes, In the state of California, it is illegal to install a water heater directly on the floor. Although we do run into this issue from time to time, water heaters sitting on the floor are not California Code Compliant. If you are concerned that your water heater was not installed to code, we recommend calling your local water heater specialists. Non-California Compliant Water Heater Installed Directly On Ground Non-Compliant Water Heat ..read more

Water Heater Discharge Line Mistakes Question: Can A Water Heater’s discharge line run uphill or no? Answer: No. This particular discharge line runs uphill and is attached to galvanized pipe coming off of the side of the tank. Your water heater’s discharge line for the (T & P) temperature and pressure leaf valve should never run uphill. This is somewhat of a common installation mistake we see and it should always be avoided. We recommend you have the discharge line replaced and installed correctly, by a qualified water heater installer like All Star Water Heaters Inc, of Southern Califor ..read more

Under Sink Water Heater Replacement Using An On Demand Tankless Unit 2.5 Gallon Water Heater Needs Replaced This recent water heater job in Riverside, was perfect for an under sink water heater replacement using an on-demand tankless model. The customer said their small 2.5 gallon water heater was no longer keeping up with the demand. The customers home was small enough and the amount of water they used was minimal. Therefore after going through the 2.5 gallon tank models, we then showed them some under sink, on-demand water heater replacement options. For Smaller Homes With Minimal Hot ..read more

Most Common Water Heater Problems Most Common Problems With Gas And Electric Water Heaters Water Heater Not Heating Up? All Star Water Heaters Inc, Can Help The most common water heater problems that customers call us about are when their water heater is either taking too long to reheat or they have no hot water at all. Neither of these are good signs but they don’t always mean you will need expensive repairs or a complete water heater replacement. Sometimes your hot water problem is due to something as simple as a breaker tripping or a pilot that went out. And sometimes tank capacity ..read more

Water Heater Hazards Common Water Heater Hazards To Watch For When it comes to water heater hazards, nothing is more alarming for a homeowner than seeing a fire raging. It’s not extremely common but for this reason, it’s important to always remember that any type of gas appliance can be a hazard. Not only can they cause an unexpected fire, they can also lead to serious property damage, injury and even death. Help, My Water Heater Is On Fire! We received a water heater service call from a property owner in Riverside County. The customer was experiencing an alarming, water heater hazard. Th ..read more

Is It Time To Replace Old Your Water Heater? Water Heater In Need Of Replacement Knowing when it’s time to replace your old water heater can be tricky for homeowners. Plumbers everywhere recommended having your water heater inspected and serviced annually. The reason for this is because water heater problems are not always visible to the untrained eye. A qualified water heater professional is able to quickly spot tell tale signs of potential failures in tank and tankless water heaters. Know What To Look For When visually inspecting your water heater, be sure you know what to look for. Visib ..read more

Tankless water heater maintenance should be performed by a licensed water heater company annually. If you live in a So Cal area with hard water, you may want to have it done twice a year for the best results. We recommend bi-annually if you have hard water and a lot of build-up on your pipes and fixtures. For those that aren’t familiar, tankless model water heaters are designed to provide hot water on demand. There is no holding tank and no time or energy wasted on heating a tank full of water. But on-demand only applies if the unit is regularly maintained and kept in good working order. Ta ..read more

Home Fuel And Power Costs Are Skyrocketing Home fuel and power costs are skyrocketing. In Southern California, many business and homeowners have been considering going solar as a means of reducing monthly costs. If you’ve been thinking about going electric on your next water heater, don’t forget that your local water heater company All Star Water Heaters Inc, sells electric water heaters for the best price around. If you have solar on your home already or are considering going solar and pay a high production rate, an electric water heater may be the best option for you. At All Star Water Heate ..read more

Why Do Water Heaters Work Better With Water Softeners? Installing Water Softeners Extend The Life Of Your Water Heater Water heaters work better with water softeners because they prevent hard water, harmful buildup and sediment from reaching your water heater. Preventing hard water like calcium from reaching your tank will extend the life of your water heater. Do you notice hard water or build up in your home or office’s water heater or plumbing fixtures? If so, you would probably benefit from installing a new water softener system from All Star Water Heaters. All Star Water Heaters has bee ..read more

Rebate Qualifying Tankless Install Tankless Water Heater Rebates are still available to Southern California residents. You may have been wondering if California residents still qualified for any rebates towards new tankless water heaters and the answer is yes! We worked with a water heater customer in Murietta, California recently named Joe, who wanted a new energy saving tankless water heater installed at his home  Tankless model water heaters are a popular choice for Southern California residents. Many say they’re upgrading from tank models to tankless as a way of going green. Others ..read more