Water Heater Care Maintenance

Hardenburgh Plumbing

Water Heater Care Maintenance – Plumbing Repair

Hardenburgh Plumbing is a full-service plumbing contractor serving both residential and commercial customers throughout the Palm Beach Area.

Fully licensed, bonded and insured, Hardenburgh Plumbing is one of the oldest and largest plumbing companies in your area.

Water heater care & maintenance is essential to protecting your investment on the most used and more expensive appliances in your home.

The most important step you can take to prolong a water heater service life and save energy is flushing it regularly, sediments build up, and over some time it creates a barrier between the flame and the tank, this destroys the tank and makes it inefficient because the heater burns longer and hotter.

Flushing your water heater will remove these sediments and allow the flame to directly heat the water, resulting in less energy usage and a longer lifespan for your appliance.

It is recommended to flush your water heater at least once a year, or more frequently if you have hard water or notice any signs of sediment buildup.

WATER HEATER CARE MAINTENANCE

Step-by-Step Guide to Properly Drain and Refill Your Water Heater: Essential Maintenance Tips

Set the thermostat to pilot ( gas water heater) or turn the circuit breaker off ( an electric heater).
Close the water supply valve located on the water inlet line going into your water heater.
Connect a garden hose to the drain valve located at the bottom of the heater.
Open the drain and allow it to run until all of the water has emptied from the heater.
Close the drain.

Open the water supply valve and refill the heater. Open a hot water faucet somewhere inside the house and let it run for several minutes until the water flows out smoothly to allow air to vent from the heater and the hot water lines
Turn the thermostat back to its natural setting ( gas heater), or turn the circuit breakers back on ( an electric heater).
For more ways to care for and protect your home plumbing system, contact Hardenburgh Plumbing a licensed, professional plumbing contractor in Palm Beach County to discuss for a water heater care maintenance service and alternatives to suit your needs.