Reasons Your Water Heater is Failing

Reasons Your Water Heater is Failing

Everyone’s been in the frustrating situation of hopping in the shower to find there’s no hot water or turning on the tap and waiting endlessly only to get water that is lukewarm. But why are you losing hot water to begin with? Chances are there’s a problem with your water heater, though pinpointing what the specific issue is can be challenging, especially without the assistance of a professional. Keep reading to learn more about why your water heater may be failing, and remember that for expert water heater repair and installation, you can always call I&C Mechanical. Read more

Time to Replace Your Old Water Heater

Time to Replace Your Old Water Heater

You want a stream of warm water to come out of your shower every morning, no matter what. Unfortunately, this isn’t guaranteed if your water heater is failing, malfunctioning, or past its prime. Here are a few signs to watch out for that indicate water heater replacement may be on the horizon. Read more

Residential Boiler Service - I&C Mechanical Services - Plumbing & Heating

Residential Boiler Service

Let Our Plumbing Experts Handle Your Boiler Problems!

Is your boiler not working like it should? It may be time to call the plumbing service experts at I&C Mechanical – Plumbing & Heating. Boilers depend on your pipes or radiators in order to provide efficient heating to your home. Because there’s no blowers included in this type of system, your home enjoys consistent heating without a draft—but it also means that a leaky pipe or aging system could rob your home of the comfort you’re accustomed to. Read more

Water Heater Installation & Replacement - I&C Mechanical – Plumbing & Heating

Water Heater Installation & Replacement – Before and After

If your water heater has sprung a leak, or if the water in your home is not heating up at all, repair may or may not be an option. Depending on the problem, replacing your old water heater with a new one may be the only solution.

Water heater replacement is best left to a professional, like I&C Mechanical – Plumbing & Heating. If you require gas water heater installation, our plumbing experts can help with your water heater install.

We’ve put together some tips to assist you in troubleshooting your gas water heater issues. It will also help you to recognize when water heater replacement may be in order. Remember, if you perform regular maintenance, you can extend the life of your water heater. Read more

Water Heater Trouble? Signs it’s Time to Replace

Water Heater Trouble? Signs it’s Time to Replace

When you think of your plumbing system and water supply, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?

Many would say the hot water heater. This residential plumbing powerhouse is the 2nd highest energy consuming appliance in the home, and accounts for nearly 25% of your energy bill, per the DOE.

Age is one of the most important factors in determining the efficiency and performance capabilities of your water heater. In addition, the design and location of the unit plays a big part.

Conventional water heaters are estimated to last roughly 12 years. For hybrid and tank-less models, you can expect up to 20 years of performance, maybe even more.

From laundry to bathing, washing dishes and cleaning, hot water is a staple in your daily life, and it’s often taken for granted—until something goes wrong. Any disruption in hot water delivery hits hard.

What you don’t know is that issues in your water heater develop over time, starting in the form of normal sediment and building up, but eventually resulting in tank corrosion and damage. This can have a serious impact on the quality and volume of water available to your home.

So, what should you look out for to know if your water heater is nearing the end? Here are some telltale signs of water heater failure… Read more

Tank vs. Tankless Water Heaters - Boston, MA

Tank vs. Tankless Water Heaters

Tank vs.Tank-less Water Heaters: What’s the Best Choice for Boston Homes?

You’re replacing your water heater and you want to know which is better: tank or tankless water heaters.

Well, it depends on many different factors (which we’ll go into more detail below).

But, in general, here are our recommendations: Read more