{"id":6662,"date":"2016-12-07T02:24:26","date_gmt":"2016-12-07T02:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/?p=6662"},"modified":"2022-03-16T02:03:26","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T02:03:26","slug":"7-maintenance-tips-water-heaters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/7-maintenance-tips-water-heaters\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Maintenance Tips for Water Heaters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just like any other mechanical devices and equipment, it is regular maintenance that helps the devices to work properly and last longer. It doesn\u2019t matter whether it is the best electric tankless water heater<\/a> in the market or an old-fashioned gas-powered one, without regular and routine maintenance, the heaters will get damaged or won\u2019t last for a long time.  There are many simple and inexpensive ways to increase your water heater\u2019s operating efficiency and lower your electricity bills and increase its longevity as well.<\/p>\n

Here are 7 Maintenance Tips for Water Heaters in your home. Before that, these are easy tasks you can do yourself, but if you think that you might screw something in the process, then call a professional plumber.<\/p>\n

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    Drain the Tank from Sediments<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Draining your water heater tank from the sediments that have been built up inside the tank is a common procedure frequently performed to extend the longevity of the tank. First, make sure the tank is switched off, and the water is cooled down. Then drain all the water, then stir up the sediment on the tank’s bottom and pour it. Repeat it until clean water comes out from the valve. Follow the manufacturer\u2019s maintenance guidelines while doing this, all water heaters are made different.<\/p>\n

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      Adjust the Temperature of the Thermostat<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Lower the temperature of the thermostat of your water heater.<\/a> Setting the temperature of the thermostat to low to mid range is enough to heat up the water and provide plenty of it. This reduces your electricity bills and prolongs the life of your water heater.<\/p>\n

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        Insulate Your Water Heater<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Insulating your water heater with an insulation jacket will not only keep the hot water in the tank heated for longer but will also reduce the heat loss due to standby mode by up to 40 percent.  This way you can lower your energy costs and increase the efficiency of your water heater as well.<\/p>\n

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          Insulate the Pipes<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Insulating the pipes of the water heater will reduce the heat loss when water flows through the pipes to your shower heads and faucets. This means that your water heater does not need to work too hard to heat up the water, which will increase its longevity and reduce your electricity costs in the process.<\/p>\n

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            Install Water Saving Shower Heads<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Replacing conventional shower heads with modern water saving shower heads and aerated faucets in your sinks will reduce the flow of hot water. This will lower your water heater’s workload to heat up the water, making the heater to last much longer than expected.<\/p>\n

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              Check the Anode Rod<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Replace the anode rod in your water heater<\/a> after every five years. The anode rod is a small metal rod in the heater, and the corrosive chemical compound found in water corrodes it gradually.  Changing this anode rod every five years will protect the main water heater from any corrosion, thus making the heater to last long. Take help from a certified plumber if you can\u2019t do it yourself.<\/p>\n

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                Inspect Your Water Heater By Certified A Plumber<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Most people fail to keep their water heaters<\/a> last longer because of some complicated technical processes and knowledge needed to maintain and inspect them properly. So, if you are one of those people, it\u2019s a good idea to get your water heater inspected by a certified plumber or technician every two years, to keep your water heater in perfect working condition.<\/p>\n

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                Author Bio:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

                John H. Owen<\/em><\/strong> is a well rounded blogger who has a wide variety of interests and specializes in doing in depth research for every project. He is an expert in doing in depth market research and also a notorious blogger\/writer. He provides an absolute commitment to excellence and strides to provide the best quality work possible by all means. He currently is a blogger for http:\/\/www.waterheateroptions.com<\/a> in a genuine effort to provide the best quality content to his readers.<\/p>\n

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