by Alek | Jun 10, 2026 | Water Heaters
Tank vs tankless water heater, explained by the licensed plumbers at Utah Service Pros in Payson.TL;DR: Tank vs tankless comes down to budget versus longevity: tanks cost $1,200-$3,500 installed and last 8-12 years; tankless costs $2,500-$5,500 and lasts 15-20, all...
by Alek | Jun 10, 2026 | Water Heaters
Gas vs electric water heater, explained by the licensed plumbers at Utah Service Pros in Payson.TL;DR: Gas water heaters heat faster and cost less to run where natural gas service exists, the standard Utah County setup. Electric units cost less up front and install...
by Alek | Jun 10, 2026 | Water Heaters
TL;DR: The seven signs you need a new water heater: age past 10 years, water around the base, rusty hot water, rumbling that flushing no longer fixes, fading hot-water supply, repair quotes over half the new-unit cost, and rising energy bills. Two or more together...
by Alek | Jun 10, 2026 | Water Heaters
TL;DR: Water heater sizing by household: 30-40 gallons for 1-2 people, 40-50 for 2-4, 50-75 for 4+. Tankless sizes by simultaneous flow (~2 GPM per shower) against Utah’s cold winter inlet temperatures. First-hour rating beats raw gallons for busy-morning...
by Alek | Jun 10, 2026 | Water Heaters
Water heater maintenance, explained by the licensed plumbers at Utah Service Pros in Payson.TL;DR: Flush your water heater yearly, Utah County’s very hard water builds sediment fast enough to matter. Steps: power and fuel off, cold inlet closed, hose to a drain,...
by Alek | Jun 10, 2026 | Water Heaters
How long do water heaters last, explained by the licensed plumbers at Utah Service Pros in Payson.TL;DR: Water heaters last 8-12 years (tank) and 15-20 (tankless) by industry-typical lifespans, but Utah’s very hard water pushes unmaintained tanks toward the...
