Archive for September, 2009

At some point during home renovations, there comes a time when you have the opportunity to move on from old energy-hungry technology and replace it with a new model that saves money, energy, and in the case of tankless hot water systems, space.

Right now, tankless hot water systems are capable of providing an instant, endless supply of hot water. In addition, because these systems function only when needed, they don’t require a holding tank to store pre-warmed water. No storage or holding reserve means that tankless hot water systems can last twice as long as a traditional hot water tank since they avoid the risk of rust and corrosion.

The full advantages of tankless hot water systems are:

• Supply: Endless supply of hot water
• Size: Smaller, lighter and easier to install
• Installation: Tankless hot water heaters are able to hang on a wall unlike regular hot water heaters
• More Hygienic: They do not store hot water, therefore the risk of bacteria growth is eradicated
• Expected Product Life: 20 years versus a tank hot water heater has an average lifetime of only 6-9 years
• Efficiency: Tankless hot water heaters will uphold their efficiency for the life of the unit, whereas conventional hot water heaters become less efficient as a result of annual buildups of minerals

If you’re interested in making the switch to tankless hot water, book a free in-home consultation, visit our showrooms or call 604.697.5700.

It’s time to dust off those fireplaces and get them working for the upcoming winter season. With the summer coming to an end you may be having trouble getting your unused fireplace started? One possible solution is to know how to correctly light the pilot light. Homeworks has found this simple and easy video that will have your fireplace going in no time!

How-To Light Your Pilot Light

If your fireplace is still not working, give us a call at 604.291.0342 and we may be able to help you. Is your fireplace outdated? Visit us at the Homeworks showroom at 4025 E Hastings Street to look at a variety of fireplace options.

Homeworks is also preparing for winter with major fall promotions that will help keep your home warmer and increasingly energy efficient. Check out the Special Offers and Incentives Page to find out more!