Extending the Life of Your Water Heater

Did you know that proper service of your water heater whether it is a tank or tankless model, could extend the average life of 8-12 years to an amazing 20-40 years?

Top 4 Water Heater Killers:

1. Mineral Buildup causes:
   • over heating
   • bacteria growth
   • annoying noise and vibrations
2. Internal Rusting causes:
   • early failure
   • acts as a cancer to water heater
3. External Leakage causes:
   • rapid corrosion from the outside inward due to no protective coating on the outside of the tank
4. Anode Rod failure:
   • the anode rod fights internal rust and buildup
   • it slowly corrodes away to protect the water heater
   • it increases the life of the tank
   • and it needs to properly be inspected each year to ensure your water heater is protected.

SOLUTIONS:

• Annual flushing - attaching water hose to base of the water heater and flushing until water is clear
• Inspecting the anode rod and replacing if needed
• Vacuuming the base of the water heater to remove webs, dust, pet hair, or debris constricting air flow for combustion
• For gas water heaters: Inspection of burners to ensure no soot buildup has taken place. If so, clean.

Published on 07/24/2019.

Posted in: Experiences , Gas , Plumbing , Tips and Tricks , Water .