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Hot Water Tank

4 factors to consider when selecting a hot water heater.

Is it time to replace my home’s hot water tank? Homeowners all over Northeast Ohio rely on their hot water heaters every single day.  If your current hot water heater is eight to 10 years old or has begun to perform less efficiently, it is probably time to upgrade your […]

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Can a hot water tank be pretty?

Can a hot water tank be pretty?  Well it sure can be ugly! Verne & Ellsworth Hann, located in Cleveland Heights, is a leader in heating and cooling, specializing in steam and hot water boilers.  But did you know we also furnish and install hot water tanks? Does your hot […]

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Twin Tanks!

There are many things to consider when purchasing a hot water tank.  One of them being…one tank or two?  Many larger homes require more hot water depending on the demand.  Would you benefit from purchasing on large 75 gallon tank or two 40 gallon tanks?  The advantage to having two […]

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A View From The Top

You may be wondering; why does a heating company need the services of a chimney sweep? It all has to do with how a chimney drafts. When furnaces and boilers are installed, drafting is a serious consideration. If drafting is not addressed, it could potentially lead to a very serious […]

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The Truth About Tankless Hot Water Heaters

Customers on occasion ask if we sell and install tankless hot water heaters. The answer is simple: We do not. We believe in the tried and true gas fired hot water tanks. We install only Bradford-White hot water tanks, because they are made in America. A lot of people think […]

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What are Thermal Expansion Tanks?

  Thermal Expansion Tanks      What, might you ask, is a thermal expansion tank and why do I need one? Good question, considering a vast majority of the population has never heard of a thermal expansion tank and doesn’t have a clue as to why it’s suddenly so important to […]

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Big Boiler Projects Don’t Scare Us

Big Boiler Projects Don’t Scare Us Some homes in Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights are bonafide mansions. And being as such, their heating systems are often the same size as ones you’d typically find in apartment buildings. Most companies shy away from these massive steam boiler projects, but not Verne […]

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Elementary

Of the roughly 112 elements on the Periodic Chart of Elements one that you are unlikely to see is a heating element for an electric hot water tank.  But if you wake up to a cold shower one morning, it may become the most important element of your day. As […]

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My Hot Water Isn’t Worth A Dime

Unless you’re a Pioneer, no hot water for your shower first thing in the morning is not a great way to start your day. If the hot water tank is beyond seven years old, then conventional wisdom would dictate you should be installing a new tank. But what if your […]

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What People Are Saying

  • Brian was an excellent worker. He was clear about the problem, worked efficiently and neatly.

    - Richard & Rita G.( Cleveland Heights, Plumbing Repair, February 2020 )
  • The installers were really easy to have in the house.  Super guys.

    - Debby D.( Shaker Heights, Boiler Installation, December 2019 )
  • Efficient – no nonsense!

    - Gail B.( Chagrin Falls, Furnace & Air Conditioning Installation, August 2019 )
  • To all of you, thank you for your professionalism and work ethic.  It was a pleasure to have you in my home to install units.

    - Diane H.( Mayfield Heights, Mini-Split Installation, December 2019 )
  • Great leader in Todd and great team.  Everything was very well done.  Very impressed with Todd’s 40 years of work at Verne & Ellsworth Hann.

    - Richard K.( South Euclid, Boiler Installation, November 2019 )