Expert Tips

Many homeowners may be either looking to purchase a gas water heater, to replace their electrical one or may be considering buying a house that has a gas water heater already installed. For many people, understanding how to best maintain these appliances can help extend their life. Is Your Gas Water Heater Showing Signs of … [Read More]

Last month the G&C Plumbing and Heating crew took a road trip to New Jersey to complete a two-day training on Navien boilers and tankless water heaters. They are pretty pumped about what they learned and are now certified and trained to install and service all Navien products. Here’s what they had to say about … [Read More]

Plumbing experts, Brandon and Greg Sheck, provided tips on how to extend the life and efficiency of your 15 year older water heater. Sometimes it’s just not meant to be. In this post, we answer the question: Is it dead, yet? Maybe. Noises of a 15 Year Old Water Heater Banging and bumping sounds from … [Read More]

While gas water heaters are common in homes in Medfield, Ashland and throughout Massachusetts, many local residents carry misconceptions about them. These misconceptions may inspire some homeowners to make an upgrade well before it is needed or to switch to a different fuel source without knowing all of the facts. Replacing your water heater is … [Read More]

If you’ve noticed water pooling around your hot water heater, this may be because of the water heater pressure release valve. Wondering what this means, and what you should do about it? Find out now! Where Is the Water Heater Pressure Release Valve? The water heater pressure release valve is attached to the upper portion … [Read More]

Wondering what a water heater expansion tank is, and why it’s an important element of any tank-based water heater? In this guide from G&C Plumbing, we’ll discuss the basics of this water heater component, and help you understand how it works – and why it’s important. Let’s get started. Water Expands When It’s Heated in … [Read More]