In this video from ExpertVillage, a home repair specialist reviews some basic home maintenance tips on how to troubleshoot your hot water heater. And below the video we’ve included some tips to keep your hot water heater working well…
How to Keep Your Hot Water Heater From Giving You Trouble
Hot Water Heater Tips
- You should drain all of the water out of the tank of your hot water heater at least once every three to six months. Draining all of the water out of the tank helps to prevent sediment build-up at the bottom of the tank. This sediment can cause the tank to bang or to heat less efficiently.
- Drain the sediment from the bottom of your hot water heater twice a year to keep the hot water heater working at its optimal levels. Simply open the drain valve and allow the water to run out into a bucket until the water runs clear. Then close the drain valve.
- Set the temperature on your hot water heater to a temperature that does not exceed 120 degrees. This helps to save energy and prevents the water from becoming too hot and potentially scalding someone in your household. Older models that do not have a temperature setting should be set on Medium.
- If the hot water heater in your house is over ten years old, you should look at replacing it. Hot water heaters are very susceptible to corrosion on the bottom. This can lead to leaking and flooding whatever room it is in. Then not only will you have to replace it, but you’ll have to fix any damage caused by the leak.
As you can see in the video and tips listed above, there are many things to consider when making sure that your hot water heater is working well. If you need the help of a plumber you can call any of the plumbers listed on plumbingemergencyrescue.com for help.