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Jul 16 2023

The Importance of Cleaning Your Water Heater

When it comes to maintaining a comfortable home, we often focus on the visible aspects like decor and cleanliness. However, there's an unsung hero silently working behind the scenes: your water heater! Neglecting this essential appliance can lead to cold showers and less-than-clean clothes. In this article brought to you by Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, we will explore the importance of maintaining your water heater, with a special emphasis on cleaning, and highlight the benefits it brings to your daily life. If you ever need reliable plumbing service, then call Rooter Hero to hire a uniformed plumber.

Why Clean the Water Heater?

Cleaning your water heater is an often overlooked but crucial aspect of its maintenance. Why clean something that houses water? Well, over time, sediment, minerals, and debris can accumulate at the bottom of the tank, impairing its efficiency and potentially damaging the heating elements.

Sediment buildup acts as an insulator, reducing the efficiency of your water heater. By cleaning the tank, you remove the sediment and allow heat to transfer more effectively, resulting in quicker water heating and reduced energy consumption. Sediment buildup not only affects efficiency but can also lead to corrosion and premature wear and tear of the tank and heating elements.

Of course, sediment and debris in the tank can also find their way to your taps, affecting the quality of your hot water. By cleaning your water heater, you ensure clean, clear, and great-tasting water for all your needs.

Other Water Heater Maintenance Tasks

If you want to get the most out of your water, then water heater maintenance is key. Though there is a long list of maintenance tasks, we’ll share some of the important ones here:

  • Flushing the Tank: Flushing your water heater once or twice a year helps remove any sediment, mineral, or debris buildup.
  • Test the TPR Valve: The TPR valve, or temperature and pressure relief valve, plays a crucial role in preventing excessive pressure and potential tank explosions. Regularly test the TPR valve to make sure it's working correctly, and replace it if necessary.
  • Check & Replace Anode Rods: Anode rods protect the water heater tank from corrosion. Inspect the anode rod annually and replace it if it shows signs of deterioration. This simple step can significantly extend the life of your water heater!

If you prefer to have a uniformed plumber perform a multipoint tune-up and thorough maintenance on your water heater, then call Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air.

Hire Uniformed Plumbers Today

While DIY maintenance goes a long way, sometimes you need the expertise of a professional plumber to tackle water heater problems. That's where Rooter Hero comes in. With a team of experienced plumbers, we offer top-notch water heater repair services to keep your unit running smoothly. From diagnosing and resolving heating issues to fixing leaks and replacing water heaters altogether, the uniformed plumbers at Rooter Hero have got you covered.

Call Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air at any time of the day to speak with a live member of our team. We’re happy to schedule a convenient appointment or arrange an urgent dispatch ASAP!

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