Water Heaters
Tank and tankless water heaters: replacement, sizing, lifespan, gas versus electric, venting, expansion tanks, permits and costs in Calgary
Water heater thermostat setting for a Calgary family, how hot?
We do not publish a tank setting of our own: the water heater's manual gives the manufacturer's setting, and a plumber can set it for your household....
What is an anode rod and should Calgary homeowners replace it?
An anode rod is a metal rod, usually magnesium or aluminium, that sits inside a tank water heater and corrodes slowly so the steel tank does not. It i...
Does my Airdrie home need a permit for a new water heater?
In Airdrie, yes, replacing a water heater requires a permit. The City of Airdrie lists plumbing and hot water tanks, and gas work, as work that needs...
Tank or tankless for a Calgary basement suite, which fits better?
A standard 50-gallon gas tank water heater supplied and installed runs roughly $1,500 to $3,500 in Calgary; a tankless gas unit costs $2,200 to $5,000...