Maintaining Your Water Heater Improves Efficiency and Longevity

Conducting simple maintenance to your water heater not only prevents future problems but reduces heat loss by up to 45 percent. You can save as much as 9 percent off water-heating costs by adding insulation and setting the optimal temperature. In addition, flushing sediment from the tank improves the efficiency and longevity of your water heater.

Simple water heater maintenance includes:

• Test the temperature-pressure-release (TPR) valve
• Drain the tank and wash out sediment
• Hang a viable anode rod in the tank to help prevent the inside from rusting out
• Drain the tank and wash out sediment
• Adjust the temperature to 120 degrees
• Insulate the cold and hot pipes with self-sticking foam pipe insulation
• Insulate the water heater
• Keep an eye out for small leaks
• Get your water heater inspected by a professional annually

Professional Water Heater Maintenance and Inspection in Utah

Contact the professionals at Any Hour Plumbing to conduct a thorough water heater inspection and maintenance including draining the tank, checking for rust, wear or corrosion, replacing worn parts, checking the pressure relief valve, plus more.

Mar 7th 2014

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