{"id":19,"date":"2014-08-20T19:58:40","date_gmt":"2014-08-20T19:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=19"},"modified":"2017-04-01T18:49:52","modified_gmt":"2017-04-01T18:49:52","slug":"water-heaters-buyers-beware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/water-heaters-buyers-beware\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Heaters: Buyers Beware"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div id=\"attachment_1025\" style=\"width: 263px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/1284_5056787.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1025\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/1284_5056787-253x300.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Plumbing Repair 317-784-1870\" width=\"253\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/1284_5056787-253x300.jpg 253w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/1284_5056787-768x910.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/1284_5056787-864x1024.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 253px) 100vw, 253px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1025\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indianapolis Plumbing Repair 317-784-1870<\/p><\/div>When it comes to shopping for FVIR gas water heaters, there is much \u201cneed to know\u201d information before making a final decision to purchase one. When asking Master Plumber, Mark Weilhammer, you can trust that you are receiving professional and accurate industry advice regarding all water heaters and more. With his many years of experience and expert knowledge of plumbing, Mark warns all potential water heater buyers about the troubles and complications associated with FVIR gas water heaters. Continue reading and learn what Mark Weilhammer, Master Plumber and Owner of Weilhammer Plumbing Company, has to say about them!<\/p>\n<h1>WARNING! Did You Know\u2026<\/h1>\n<p>1.\tMany brands of FVIR gas water heaters contain a lint filter that, if not taken apart and cleaned four times a year, the entire appliance\u2019s warranty is void! <\/p>\n<p>2.\tSeveral brands of FVIR gas water heaters have <strong>CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS<\/strong> pending against them, as well as, more than 1500 customer complaints! <a href=\"http:\/\/www.consumeraffairs.com\/homeowners\/whirlpool_water_heaters.html  \" title=\"Whirlpool Water Heaters \" target=\"_blank\">Want to know which brands?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>3.\tIf installing a FVIR gas water heater, be sure to install it in a <strong>CATCH PAN<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>4.\tFor properties with high water pressure and a closed-looped system, it is highly encouraged to install a T&#038;P valve or <strong>THERMAL EXPANSION TANK &#038; PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE<\/strong> (Average Cost: $475). This is OPTIONAL and can be passed on at the time of your installation. <\/p>\n<p>5.\tA T&#038;P valve can burst open due to high water pressure or thermal expansions, creating extensive flooding issues. If this happens to you, our Master Plumbers can redirect this open pipe to a nearby drain for free, if one is available. <\/p>\n<p>6.\t<strong>BEWARE OF THE BAD WARRANTY!<\/strong> Many brands of hot water heaters offer poor labor warranties, so customers end up paying for replacement parts and repairs after just one year of ownership.<\/p>\n<p>7.\tThinking about buying a hot water heater at <strong>HOME DEPOT<\/strong>? Perhaps you should think again. Read negative customer reviews for Home Depot water heaters right now!  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.my3cents.com\/showReview.cgi?id=67199 \" title=\"Home Depot Customer Reviews\" target=\"_blank\">Customer Reviews #1<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.planetfeedback.com\/home+depot+inc\/other\/hot+water+heater+woes\/245026\" title=\"Home Depot Customer Reviews\" target=\"_blank\">Customer Reviews #2<\/a><\/p>\n<p>8.\tWHIRLPOOL WATER HEATERS are gaining a <strong>BAD REPUTATION<\/strong>. Check out this article published by Consumer Affairs, Online:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.consumeraffairs.com\/news04\/2006\/05\/whirlpool_water_heater.html\" title=\"Whirlpool Water Heaters Customer Reviews\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.consumeraffairs.com\/news04\/2006\/05\/whirlpool_water_heater.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>And by My Three Cents.com:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mythreecents.com\/showReview.cgi?id=122529 \" title=\"My Three Cents.com\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/mythreecents.com\/showReview.cgi?id=122529 <\/a><\/p>\n<p>9.\tMight want to do more research on <strong>KENMORE WATER HEATERS<\/strong> before deciding to buy a new as well. Check out more customer reviews on My Three Cents.com:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mythreecents.com\/reviews\/american-water-heaters\" title=\"My Three Cents.com\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/mythreecents.com\/reviews\/american-water-heaters<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10.\tIf a hot water heater has a label on it that says, <em>\u201cDo Not Call the Hardware Store About Problems, Call 1-800-555-5555 for Help\u201d<\/em> It is basically saying you are hung out to dry on day one of owning your new water heater. And when calling, you will most likely be transferred to an overseas department that can be even more frustrating and confusing to deal with on top of a wasting money on a new but defective water heater. <\/p>\n<p>11.\tMany times, in-house or contracted company installers are not licensed and insured plumbers; a critical prerequisite for water heater installation. So who\u2019s really coming to your house trying to service and install your brand new expensive appliances?<\/p>\n<p><em>Information Provided By Mark Weilhammer, Master Plumber and Owner of Weilhammer Plumbing Company in Indianapolis, Indiana.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Hot Water Heater Installation Services in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/h2>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_25\" style=\"width: 190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Weilhammer-Banner-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Weilhammer-Banner-2.png\" alt=\"Weilhammer Plumbing Co. Inc. Indianapolis, IN 317-784-1870\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Weilhammer-Banner-2.png 180w, https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Weilhammer-Banner-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-25\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Weilhammer Plumbing Co. Inc. Indianapolis, IN 317-784-1870<\/p><\/div>Call <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/+Weilhammerplumbing\/about?hl=en \" title=\"Mark Weilhammer Indianapolis Indiana\" target=\"_blank\">Mark Weilhammer<\/a> at 317-714-0759 for licensed and insured <strong>hot water heater installation services in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/strong> and its surrounding counties. We are highly trained and experienced master plumbers who provide a wide-range of plumbing services for residential and commercial properties. We offer free estimates, discounts when applicable, <strong>emergency plumbing services<\/strong>, exceptional customer service, competitive prices, and much more! Call us today at 317-714-0759 for free estimates and details about <strong>Indianapolis plumbing services<\/strong> and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to shopping for FVIR gas water heaters, there is much \u201cneed to know\u201d information before making a final decision to purchase one. When asking Master Plumber, Mark Weilhammer, you can trust that you are receiving professional and &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/water-heaters-buyers-beware\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[16,6,14,18,9,17,15],"class_list":["post-19","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-water-heaters","tag-hot-water-heater-installation","tag-indianapolis-plumber","tag-indianapolis-plumbing-services","tag-repair-hot-water-heater","tag-water-heater-repair","tag-water-heater-service","tag-water-heaters-indianapolis"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1027,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19\/revisions\/1027"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weilhammerplumbing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}