It’s true; your water heater can explode. As a business owner, you’ve always got a lot on your plate. But even when you’re running around keeping your business up and running smoothly, safety should always be your number one priority.
So if you try to fix your commercial water heater yourself and you don’t know what you’re doing, or if someone tampers with your equipment, the safety of your staff, tenants, customers and building could be in serious jeopardy. A mishandled water heater is essentially a bomb. That’s right, that water heater has the potential to explode with great force, resulting in extensive damage to your building and your business, not to mention potential loss of life!
Myth Busted: Yes, Water Heaters Can Explode
You don’t have to take my word for it. Just google ‘water heater explosion’ and you’ll get thousands of telling results. Even the Discovery Channel’s MythBusters put this “myth” to the test. (more…)
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You’re out of hot water. As a decision maker at your business, you rely on your dedicated maintenance crew to fix all the little (and big) breakdowns that come with your day-to-day operations. But when it comes to keeping your commercial hot water supply steady and solid, there’s just no substitute for a trained water heater technician. I’m talking big savings in time and money – and that’s a must if you want to keep your operation running successfully.
Here’s why… (more…)
Filed under: Equipment Repairs, Hot Water, Professional Advice by Gary Steinhart
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When you’re in the market for a new commercial water heater, correct sizing is crucial to the success of your operation. There’s a reason tanks come in a wide variety of sizes: it’s not a guessing game. Manufacturers design different types of equipment for specific applications and only an experienced, knowledgeable professional can accurately calculate your hot water needs to determine the correct piece of equipment for your situation.
What You Need: A steady supply of hot water when and where you need it.
The Bottom Line: Size too small and you won’t have enough hot water to run your business – but size too large and you’ll end up spending excess money in both up-front capital and long-term operating costs.
That’s why it’s important to hire an experienced and knowledgeable professional: you not only keep your customers, but you save a load of money across the board. (more…)
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The radio endorsements, the market-saturating ads – you’ve heard all the buzz about tankless water heaters lately. So what’s the real story? Are tankless water heaters a good choice for your home or business? (more…)
Filed under: Hot Water, Sizing, Tankless by Gary Steinhart
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Gary Steinhart has over 25 years of professional mechanical experience, with over 11 years dealing directly in commercial water equipment. He has applied his knowledge of sizing and use analysis in thousands of applications. Since 2002, he continues to draw on his technical expertise as Vice President of Sales and Distribution of Reliable Water Services.
