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Noise, Space & Venting: Will a 40-Gallon Tall Water Heater Fit in Your Utility Room?
Most homeowners, when shopping for a new water heater, focus on one number: capacity in gallons. That’s important—after all, nobody wants to run ou...
Do Gas Water Heaters Qualify for Rebates or Tax Credits in 2025? Mike Breaks It Down
Replacing a water heater isn’t cheap. Between the unit itself and installation, you’re easily looking at $1,200–$1,800 for a new system. So, when h...
State ProLine vs. AO Smith vs. Rheem: Which 40-Gallon Water Heater Does Mike Recommend?
When it comes time to replace a water heater, you’ll quickly notice the same three names popping up: State ProLine, AO Smith, and Rheem. These bran...
Troubleshooting Guide: What to Do If Your Gas Water Heater Isn’t Heating Right
When your gas water heater stops delivering hot water, panic sets in fast. Nobody wants to start their day with a cold shower, and I’ve been there ...
Maintenance Checklist: Keeping Your 40-Gallon Gas Water Heater Running Smooth
Your water heater is one of the hardest-working appliances in your home, quietly heating gallon after gallon every single day. But here’s the catch...
Installation Guide: What Mike Learned Replacing His Old Tank with a 40-Gallon ProLine
here are few household headaches as frustrating as stepping into a cold shower because your water heater decided it was done. For me, the last stra...
Gas vs. Electric Water Heaters: Why Mike Still Chooses Gas for His Home
Choosing a water heater isn’t something most homeowners think about until it’s urgent—like when your old tank springs a leak, or you suddenly find ...
Is a 40-Gallon Gas Water Heater Enough for Your Family? Mike Explains Sizing Basics
When you’re shopping for a new water heater, size matters. Too small, and you’ll run out of hot water halfway through your morning shower. Too big,...
Sizing Guide: Is 90,000 BTUs Enough for Your Home?
When I bought my Weil-McLain CGI-4 Series 4 cast iron boiler, the spec sheet said 90,000 BTUs. But I kept asking myself: Is that really enough for ...
Boiler Cost Breakdown: Long-Term Value, Energy Use, Equipment, and Installation
When I decided to replace my old boiler with the Weil-McLain CGI-4 Series 4 (90,000 BTU cast iron natural gas boiler), I thought the hard part woul...
Heating Performance in Winter: Can the CGI-4 Handle Extreme Cold?
When I upgraded to the Weil-McLain CGI-4 Series 4 (90,000 BTU cast iron gas boiler), I knew it was going to be tested by one thing: Midwest winters...
Noise, Space & Venting: Will a 90,000 BTU Boiler Fit in Your Utility Room?
When I bought my Weil-McLain CGI-4 Series 4, 90,000 BTU cast iron natural gas boiler, I wasn’t just thinking about heat. I was worried about whethe...