Tips on How to Care for Your Water Heater

Tips on How to Care for Your Water Heater -To ensure that your hot water heater is functioning efficiently, there are certain things that need to be done periodically. But before that, here are some interesting facts about water heaters.

 

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Fact 1: Hot water heaters are expected to last for about 8 to 12 years.

Fact 2: Following a maintenance schedule can extend a unit’s economic lifespan.

Fact 3: Water heater keeps a reservoir of hot water, so when you turn on the tap, it already is able to provide what you need.

Fact 4: Sediments gets accumulated at the bottom of the tank.

Fact 5: For natural gas water heaters, irrespective of its age and size can have an energy efficiency of 45%-61%. The newer models though can have an energy efficiency of 62%.

Fact 6: Natural gas hot water heater needs to be ventilated.

Fact 7: Electric water heaters have an energy efficiency of up to 93%, but the cost of the energy is more expensive.

Fact 8: Tankless water heater provides hot water at a longer time but there are times that the flow can be at a lower rate. Energy efficiency is 82%.

Fact 9: How water system needs to be serviced every 5 years.

Tips in Caring for Your Hot Water Heater

·         Adjust the thermostat to 120 degrees to avoid getting scalded.

·         Keep a clearance distance of 2 feet around the appliances or according what the manual states.

·         Drain the tank a few times in a year to remove the sediments – sediments that are accumulated will cause the water heater to exert more energy to maintain the desired temperature.

·         Perform an annual temperature pressure relief valve check.

·         Check the anode rod every 3 to 5 years.

·         Insulate units especially the older ones with a fibreglass jacket to help improve its energy efficiency.

·         Adjust the thermostat.

·         Maintain the right pressure in the tank.

·         Install water and gas safety valves in case if there is a problem.

·         Replace or fix any part that gets broken. Any broken piece will hinder the water heater’s performance and energy efficiency and consumption.

·         Check water leakage at the heater’s bottom.

However, when doing maintenance check, you need to make sure you follow safety rules. If you need the help of a professional, do not stop yourself from doing so just to save money. You need to understand that if things go wrong, then it will be more expensive than hiring a professional to work on your hot water heater.

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