Are You In Hot Water?

A hot water heater just isn't one of those features of people’s houses that they think about a lot. It is not that it’s anyone’s fault, it’s simply not very visible or requiring of people’s attention most of the time. Nevertheless, do not be lured into being entirely dismissive of this important part of your home’s plumbing system. Just like with any other piece of machinery, a hot water heater needs a certain amount of regular care and maintenance to make certain that it is operating at maximum efficiency and sustainability. If you wish to improve those two things, pay attention to these tips from Green’s Appliance, Heating, and Cooling. They have lots of experience fixing Des Moines, Iowa water heaters.

Things To Know

You'd be astonished at just how lots of individuals don't even know where their hot water heating system can be found. You'd think that a device that massive would be difficult to overlook, but once again, it is normally out of the way. You will not want to discover the location of your hot water heating system by following where the flood of water originated from. It's much better to locate it before anything goes wrong. The very first locations to check would be your basement for those who have one or in a place which has a lot of plumbing.

The second and probably most significant thing is to know how to switch off the water. If something does go wrong and the tank bursts or it has a leak in it somewhere, you'll want to know what to do to get the water to quit flowing. Obviously, you will also want to know how to turn off the water so that you can do that before doing any type of maintenance work on it. You'll usually find a shut-off valve above the heating unit close to the cold side of the piping. It also would not hurt to find out where to shut off the main water line into the house also. Though any recently installed large appliance like a hot water heater will have a shut-off valve that can be operated by hand, old units might need a special tool to switch it off. Keep one of those handy, if not permanently mounted to the hot water heating system, so that you can make the fast moves necessary in a critical situation.

The third and most technical thing to know is what type of water heater you have got in your home. You'll find all sorts of factors to consider that might be important information down the road. You ought to know if your water heater has a storage tank or if it is a tankless unit. You should also know if it is electric, natural gas, or propane powered. If yours is fueled by gas or propane, you ought to know where the shut-off switch is for the fuel line. Of course, that may be very important in an emergency situation.

Things To Do

Besides the things that you should know regarding your water heating system, there is also a range of things that can be done to avoid emergency hot water heater repair in Des Moines, Iowa. First, make sure there isn't a bunch of stuff piled around the unit. If the unit springs a leak, you won't catch it as rapidly if the view of it is obstructed by the boxes of junk that commonly populate a basement. It's especially important to keep stuff away from a gas-powered hot water heater because of the fire hazard and the potential of impeded airflow influencing the unit’s efficiency.

Next, make sure to drain a couple of gallons out every now and then to test for a buildup of sediment. You should do this at least one time each year, and you don't even have to turn the heat down if you don't wish to. Just be sure you use caution with the scalding liquid. If you see a lot of sediment coming out with the water, go on and turn down the water so you can drain the entire tank. Then continue to have the water come out while it tries to fill the tank so that you can make sure that basically all of the debris is cleaned out.

The last thing that you should do is also a yearly task. You will want to totally inspect the hot water heater to look for anything that is out of place. You'll want to check everything for corrosion and excessive abrasion. If you find something that seems wrong, or if you don't feel confident enough to carry out the inspection yourself, get a hold of Green’s Appliance, Heating, and Cooling to get your unit inspected by an expert appliance repairman in Ankeny, Iowa.

The best water ionizer on the market today

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Well, we established recently that Tyent ionizers are the Best in the World, but which one is best for you?   The size of your kitchen, the layout of your working area, whether you prefer a minimalist look; all of these factors, along with many others play a part in deciding which ionizer is right for you.

Shiny New Year, Shiny New Tyent Ionizer?

The UCE-11

Today, we’re going to take a look at one of our most popular models, the UCE-11, which is perfect for anyone who has limited counter space or likes their kitchen appliances out of sight.

Looks might not be everything, but they count for an awful lot when it comes to something at the heart of your home, that you see everyday and use all the time!  Luckily, the UCE-11 – which comes with a lifetime guarantee as standard, is so exquisitely designed it will enhance even the most beautiful kitchen!

Incredible Performance, Perfect Control

Not that any of our ionizers are a case of style over substance.  Alongside those sleek looks, the UCE-11’s performance is just as impressive.  From its medical grade, platinum-dipped titanium plates and .01 filtration capabilities (the same as kidney dialysis machines), to its fully adjustable power settings with 99 presets – the UCE-11 is a fantastic investment in your healthy lifestyle.

Tyent ionized alkaline water hydrates, refreshes and boosts both your energy and your immune system.  Packed with essential hydrogen and vital antioxidants, you’ll notice the difference straight away.

Guaranteed Satisfaction!

Tyent even offers financing options and an incredible 75 day trial period, which means that the UCE-11 is an even easier decision to make.

We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions about the UCE-11, or indeed any of our products then give us a call at 855-893-6887.  Our customer service team aren’t just friendly, they’re also pretty amazing themselves – helping us achieve both accreditation and an A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Imagine starting 2017 with your very own UCE-11…a happy and healthy New Year indeed!

Does your family Drink lots of "Bottled Water"?

Behind “Safe” Bottled Water

Back in 2008, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that 10 top brands of bottled water contained contaminants such as disinfectant by-products, pain medication and fertilizer residue.

Even if the beverage industry has cleaned up its act since then, there’s still the worry that plastic leaches controversial carcinogen Bisphenal A (BPA) into the bottled water.  No one is certain about the long-term effects of imbibing the estrogen-mimicking chemical, so wobbly reassurances along the lines of “it seems to be alright so far…” is pretty much the best we have.

Portable Problems?

So how about using “safe” reusable plastic bottles instead?  When Treadmill reviews commissioned environmental testing laboratory services company EmPak P&K to test 12 different types of portable plastic water bottles for bacteria, we wonder whether they were braced for the results.

EmPak came back with the shocking revelation that reusable, regular plastic water bottles harbored up to an astonishing 300,000 colony-forming units of viable bacteria cells per square centimeter.

Tyent GoodLife in Your Life

By contrast, Tyent GoodLife bottles are constructed from food grade stainless steel and are BPA-free as well as being non-leaching and toxin-free.

Drinking clean water can seem unnecessarily complicated, but really it isn’t.  A Tyent ionizer will provide you with safe, antioxidant-rich, hydrogen-packed water every time.

Tyent Water

Did you know that there are over 500 clinical studies on hydrogen in water?  Scientists are constantly making new breakthroughs that help to unlock the myriad benefits of hydrogen water.

What’s more, Tyent ionizers filter water at the same micron level as kidney dialysis machines, removing over 200 contaminants, including 99.9% of lead.  Why not check out our water filter report for more information?

Give us a call at 5153230680 to see how easily one of our ionizers can fit cleanly into your life.

How To Make Your HVAC System Winter-Ready

Winter is almost upon us, and that means much for your HVAC system in Des Moines, Iowa. That means sudden temperature changes. That means the increasing possibility for snowfall. That means firing up your central heating system for the first time in months. Obviously, there are a lot of things to prepare for with the beginning of cold winter weather.

Below are a few of the most comprehensive, easy things that you can do to conserve energy and promote the life expectancy of your HVAC system.

Keep Your Central Heating System In Top Working Order

The single most important step that you could take is to have your HVAC system frequently examined and maintained by a professional. The latter months of fall are an especially good time to do this with the professionals at Green’s Appliance, Heating, and Cooling.

Go through your home and examine all the vents and the area around them. Make sure that they're properly secured. Also check to ensure that the area around them is free from any furniture or other things that could block the ideal flow of air. That’s the best way to make sure that the heat is correctly distributed around the house.

Here’s another HVAC maintenance tip that’s very easy to do and extremely practical: get your air filter replaced! That'll place less strain on the heating system and use less energy in the long run. Also make sure you clean out any dust around any of the floor vents. That can help your filter last for a longer time.

Now it’s time to have a look at some other little tricks and tips that you may not have thought of. Have you ever considered getting a set-back thermostat? Those are the ones that allow you to pick different temperatures for differing times of day. You may be thinking “It really does not matter if I use it or not. It won’t make a significant difference if the house needs to reheat when I get home anyways.” That’s really not accurate. People who utilize a set-back thermostat can save 20 to 75 percent of their heating costs.

Here’s yet another strange one: reverse the switch on your ceiling fan. As you probably know already, heat rises in a closed system. If your ceiling fan is blowing air upwards, it is pushing all of that heat to come downwards.

In general, these guidelines are a few of the secrets to prepping your HVAC for the winter season. Use sound judgment. Check throughout the system for anything that just looks off. Turn the system on and inspect it again. Pay attention for unusual sounds. Now is the time for folks in the Des Moines, Iowa area to get these things dealt with. Green’s Appliance, Heating, and Cooling is ready and willing to help you out so you’re not left out in the cold.

Being in hot water is going to cost you more!

In essence, this NAECA update means that it will be mandatory for manufacturers to have new efficiency standards on all residential water heaters made after April 16, 2015. Those changes to gas water heaters will include additional insulation, new flue baffling technologies and the incorporation of electronic ignition in lieu of a pilot light, or any combination of these changes.

Manufacturers have been required to comply with the Department of Energy (DOE) energy conservation standards for residential water heaters since 1990, and the standards were updated in 2004 and 2010. According to the DOE, this 2015 update will result in approximately $63 billion in energy bill savings for products shipped from 2015-2044 along with a significant decrease in carbon dioxide emissions.

While the long-term energy impact is impressive, the affect these changes will have on consumers in the short-term are not as easy to understand. Just like most changes mandated by the government, it will hit our pocketbooks.

Like so many of our energy initiatives today, at least at first, it’s going to be startling to people how much expense they’ll have for heating their water. Of course the idea in the long run is to minimize that expense and save energy, and it will. But you know you have that upfront cost to put into it.

If you are anticipating that maybe you would like to replace your heater, or if its giving any signs of knocking sounds or other things that are potential problems, it would be better to consider replacing it sooner than later.

Changes will include increasing the water heater’s energy factor up two points, which is a number that is a fairly realistic guide as to how much energy you are using for heating water. In addition, the physical size of the units will grow by 2 to 3 inches in diameter and slightly in height, as well. So, if you have limited space for your current water heater, you will need to have more room when you buy one that meets the new requirements.

Of course, with new regulations comes price increases for the consumer. Industry consensus is that prices will go up several hundred dollars on gas water heaters under 55 gallons.

However, if you have the need for a lot of hot water, for example your whirlpool tub, and are today using a 75-gallon unit, the impact could be huge. These changes are mostly impacting people who use more hot water.

In order to get that amount of hot water following the new mandates, people that use the larger 75 gallon heaters will either need to buy two 40 or 50 gallon tanks, get a 75-gallon condensing unit that could cost more than $2,000, or go with a tankless water heater.

While April 16, 2015, is the date the act goes into effect, wholesalers and manufacturers will be able to sell their existing inventories after that date, but they can’t manufacture products that don’t meet the new standards after that date.

With the majority of water heaters in use being gas-fired, this law also mandates changes for oil-fired and electric water heaters. Regardless of which type you have today, the bottom line is you will need to be proactive if a new water heater is on the horizon for your home, so you can save some money now.

For a limited time, Green’s will be providing free water heater inspections and recommendations on the life expectancy of your current water heater. If needed, replacement quotes will be provided at no additional charge.

To receive your free inspection, call 515-323-0680 and ask for Dan or DJ. 

If you are considering buying a new water heater, you might want to do it soon because updates to the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) that will go into effect this spring will impact your choices and costs in the future.

Seasonal Maintenance

Worthwhile yearly preventative maintenance assures your unit will run effectively, keep your family members content, and prevent unnecessary and pricey repair bills.

Automatic Call List

For our customers who want the handiness of being routinely contacted each Spring and Fall – so you don’t need to remember. You get priority scheduling and assured special pricing.

An annual tune up could save you money on your power bill since your unit will be using a lesser amount of energy, and may help you avoid unwanted and pricey repair bills because your unit isn't being required to work as hard.

But, above all, an annual tune-up on your furnace will give you assurance, making sure your loved ones is kept secure, and will create a more comfortable and warm environment for your home.

Boiler Service And Repair

Boilers and hot water heating systems are effective since they can warm up large spaces more proficiently and comfortably than other forms of energy.  Manufacturers  recommend a cleaning and check of your heating system and air conditioning equipment to provide efficient performance and longevity.

We specialize in the replacement and retrofitting of boilers and hot water heating systems for residences, apartment buildings, condominiums and commercial structures in the Des Moines area.  Commonly we have found boiler setups that could have had their useful lives stretched for years if the owners had chosen yearly service, cleaning and testing by a trained boiler service professional.
Let us know if you're experiencing any of these issues:  Noisy plumbing, poor heating performance, some radiators aren't giving off heat, there is water leakage throughout the boiler or you notice that the expansion tank or pressure relief valve is leaking water.
 
We offer:

•   Boiler tune-ups
•   Combustion analysis for energy efficiency improvements, safety and dependability
•   Provide all services on circulating pumps and hot water pumps.
•   Zone valve assessments
•   Gas leaks and control checks
•   Pressure vessels and expansion tank checks
•   Carbon monoxide assessment
•   Operational Safety checks
•   Boiler replacement
•   Boiler piping
•   Clean and tune-up gas burners and heat exchangers.
•   Thermostat calibration
•   Radiant and in-floor heating service and set up
•   Baseboard heaters
If you are in need of any of these services, call Greens Appliance, Heating, and Cooling in Des Moines, Iowa and get your problems solved.