6 Common Fuel Sources for Water Heaters

Harts Services, the leading residential and commercial plumbing experts in Tacoma, WA, help homeowners and business owners throughout the region make important decisions about their plumbing systems — such as what type of water heater best suits their specific needs. When it comes to heating water, there are a number of different home fuel sources to choose from, and this quick video illustrates them all. Contact Harts Services today to find out more information or to schedule a service appointment.

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Harts has amazing customer service and responded promptly to our plumbing emergency! Chris has been to our home in the past and is very knowledgeable and professional. Harts is a great local company to work with.

Mara

I was so happy to finally get my faucets outside my house fixed. Anytime I turned them on they dripped, dripped, dripped. Now I have frost free hose bibs and no drips! Thanks Harts!

Izzy

Harts Services is a very professional company. We called because our sewer was backing up into our home and they had someone at our house within the hour.

Kari

Fast service, excellent follow-up, and Tim who performed the service was excellent and easy to work with. Will definitely use again if needed.

Michael

Thank you Chris McAlister from Harts Services. The service was professional, quick but thorough. Thank you

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