When is the Best Time to Replace Your Water Heater?
Many homeowners go through phases of replacing their appliances, especially if they’re completing a home remodel. You can usually tell when you’ve gotten all the use you can out of your stove, refrigerator, or washing machine, but what about your hot water heater? Most manufacturers suggest replacing your water heater every 8 to 12 years, […]
Pilot Light Not Working? It Might Be Time for a New Water Heater
If you’ve noticed that the pilot light on your old gas water heater won’t stay lit, it might be time for a new appliance. There are ways to relight the pilot, but if it won’t stay lit, or keeps going out after the water is heated, it’s best to call a certified technician to inspect […]
Rusty Pipes Don’t Have to Be a Problem Any Longer
When your house was built and the pipes were installed, the plumber might have told you, or the previous homeowner, that the galvanized pipes would last for many, many years. While they may have lasted up until now, chances are that the zinc inside those galvanized pipes has begun to erode and rust is now […]
How Does Your Water Heater Work?
For the standard homeowner, it’s not important how an appliance works, it’s just important that it does. However, if you’re someone who likes knowing the ins and outs of a machine or appliance, Gladiator Repipe in San Jose is here to help. The only way we can know how to fix a broken appliance is, […]
Copper Repiping for Your Business
As a business owner, you want to make sure that your company’s building is as comfortable and inviting as possible for both your customers and your employees. This is especially true for your bathroom and kitchen facilities, since a customer may have to use the restroom while they’re visiting, and several employees will use the […]
New Water Heaters for Your Multi-Unit Building
If you’re a landlord or property manager in San Jose, you want to do everything you can to meet your tenants’ needs. Constant calls about lack of hot water or inadequate water pressure can soon become frustrating, and if you’re someone who likes to fix things yourself, you can quickly find that it’s too much […]
How Long Will It Take for a Whole House Repipe?
Remodeling projects take time, but having an accurate schedule or timetable can help homeowners keep their stress levels at a minimum. When you hire a contractor to tackle those larger projects, such as an addition or a whole home repiping, you often have to work with their schedule and adapt accordingly. At Gladiator Repipe in […]
Reduce Your Energy Costs with Solar Water Heaters
People have been trying to harness the power of the sun for centuries, and with advances in coating technologies and solar panels, sunlight can now be turned into more effective power for your home. People use solar energy to light their homes and cook their meals, and this power can also be used to heat […]
Copper Repiping for Your New Bathtub
Finding the perfect bathtub can be a challenge, especially if you’re looking for a unique style such as a clawfoot tub. Once you locate the tub, getting it installed is the next hurdle, and you may need to do some remodeling to accommodate the size and shape of the tub. If it’s necessary to move […]
Gladiator Always Stays on Top of Water Heater Technology and Standards
Heating up water for a bath has come a long way since people placed a pot on the fire and poured the hot water into a basin. At Gladiator Plumbing and Repipe, we’re always completing more training and doing our research to stay on top of water heater technology and the standards put forth by […]
