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Electric water heaters will soon be the standard replacement for Bay Area residences. But there will be some exceptions.

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

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