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Maintain the Health of Your Water Heater

Take a few steps to ensure your water heater is healthy. Protect yourself from costly repairs and prevent problems before they become a hazard. It’ll make your blistering hot morning shower that much more relaxing.

Maintain the Health of Your Water Heater

Protect yourself from costly repairs and prevent problems before they become a hazard. It’ll make your blistering hot morning shower that much more relaxing.

Can an Old Tank Be Dangerous?

When a hot water tank is nearing the end of its lifespan, it can pose serious risks to your property and family.

  • Gas leaks can explode with one small spark.
  • Carbon monoxide leaks which can be fatal to humans.
  •  Water leaks which can lead to property damage.
  • Pressure buildup can cause the tank to explode.

Check out this video by Inside Edition about the steps you can take to ensure your family is safe.

Your Old Tank Is Costing You a Lot

Just like your car, your water heater gets more and more expensive to own the longer you own it. For instance, as the water in the tank cools down, it’s reheated again and again even when there is no demand which wastes a lot of gas therefore, increasing your energy bill.

  • More frequent repairs.
  • Costs more to heat the same amount of water.
  • Water in the tank is reheated 24/7 even you’re not home.

However, this is not a problem if you own a Tankless Water Heater. Since there is no tank, water is only heated when you turn on the tap, otherwise the tankless is idle and not wasting energy.

How to Maintain Your Tank

The key to preventing such disasters is making sure your unit is in good working condition and providing proper maintenance for the useful life of the equipment. Below are some tips to ensure your tanks stays well maintained. If you are unsure of the health of your unit, it is always recommended to seek professional advice.

  • Annual maintenance checkups.
  • Set up Carbon Monoxide detectors somewhere near the water heater and on each floor of your house.
  • Drain your water tank at least once a year to remove sediment buildup. Neglecting to do so will shorten your tanks lifespan, and can cause a variety of problems. Follow this guide on How to Flush Your Water Heater
Flushing Sediments Out of Water Heater

When Is It Time to Upgrade?

A well-maintained tank will last you 10-12 years. Once it starts reaching the end of its life cycle, it becomes very inefficient and upgrading will save you money over time. Some things to look out for:

  • Water heater is leaking or the surrounding area is wet
  • Energy and gas bills have been increasing
  • Water takes a long time to heat up
  • Water is not heating to an adequate temperature

If you’re experiencing any one of these issues, it’s a good time to consider upgrading. Old equipment starts to cost a lot to maintain and unexpected break downs can be a nightmare. Hot water shouldn’t be hard, invest in your family’s well being by maintaining the health of your water heater.

 

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