We spoiled Americans can’t imagine living without hot water. It’s a major disaster when our water heaters give way and don’t produce what we need to bathe, shower, and wash our clothes and dishes. There are things you can do to avoid such problems.
One of the most important things to do is to flush your water heater at least every six months and even more often if your water is high in minerals. It’s also important to regularly drain the water heater and remove rust and corrosive sediment from the bottom. The anode rod in the water heater also needs regular maintenance and the temperature release valve needs testing yearly. Problems with all of these can cause your heater to produce hot water that’s not quite hot.
It doesn’t matter whether your heater is gas or electric, they both need regular maintenance in much the same ways. Tankless water heaters don’t require so much maintenance, although they should also be serviced at least yearly.
If you aren’t the handyman or handywoman who knows how to do all these things, you can get help by calling Paul the Plumber. He and his expert employees have all the skills, equipment, and tools to do the necessary upkeep your water heater needs to keep you comfortable all year round.