Water Heater Maintenance is a Must

6/18/2024 (Permalink)

This water heater began leaking due to damage within the tank.

Regardless of what kind of water heater tank you have in your home, every system requires regular maintenance. Typically, industry standards promote that homeowners should have their water heaters checked at least one to two times yearly. The most important part of water heater maintenance is making sure that you flush the tank. If the tank does not get flushed, sediment can build up inside your water heater tank. If sediment build up in your tank goes undealt with, this can lead to eventual loss of water pressure and corrosion. This corrosion can cause holes in your tank. Once there are holes in your tank the water heater will have to be replaced.  

How Do I Know When to Service my Water Heater? 

There will be signs to indicate that your water heater needs servicing. The signs differentiate depending on the type of water heater you have. For an electric water heater, you should notice that you do not have enough hot water for a typical length of time in the shower. Water may start off as very warm but quickly gets cold. A gas water heater, however, either works or they do not. When a gas water heater needs servicing, you will most likely notice that you are not getting any hot water at all. Finally, a tankless water heater will typically just stop working when it needs servicing. You may also hear strange noises coming from the tank's motor, this is also an indication that your tank needs servicing.  

What Do I Do If My Water Heater Leaks in My Home? 

If your water heater leaks into your home and you are facing a water disaster do not fear. Shut off your main water line and call SERVPRO of Columbia County at 706-750-0200 to start the mitigation process. We are Here to Help® 24/7/365!