Most landlords rarely wash their water heaters regularly while others ignore this vital task. Water heater system manufacturers recommend flushing out mineral deposits, silt and sludge from tanks every month. Here are more reasons why you need to rinse your water heater. It extends the life of the equipment, allowing scale build-up in your water heater that will lead to its failure. For a variety of water heaters, the buildup becomes a buffer between the water and the heat source. As a result, the metal at the bottom gets hotter than normal, which increases the pressure inside the tank which can cause a leak or failure. In an electric heater, these scales lead to premature failure of the electrodes and the hot water will not be available, washing the water heater will prevent such occurrence and save the cost of replacement. Reduces noise The presence of crusts inside the tank will cause the water heater to make a popping, popping or crackling sound. Although it may fade away at some point, you need to take action. When the noise stops, this is an indication that the gauges have frozen, making it difficult for water to seep through. Contact a plumber to descale the tank as soon as you notice the noise. Reduces Operating Costs Failure to flush your water heater means that more energy is needed to heat the water, thus increasing your utility bills. Besides, you may have to spend more on repairing parts that have been destroyed by corrosive scale deposits or clogged sediments. By scanning the system, you are protecting yourself from these unplanned expenses, which can strain your finances. It improves heating speed Heat transfer takes longer when there is accumulation of foreign matter on the electrodes of the electric water heater, and at the bottom of the tank. As such, you will have to wait for long periods before the water warms up to your desired temperatures, and running out of hot water becomes the norm. Once you rinse the water heater, the heating speed will improve. It costs more to repair damaged parts or replace the water heater system as a whole than you will pay to clean it. Since this is a cost that you may not be prepared to incur, plumbing services become a sustainable option. Do you need to rinse your water heater? Call Plumbing A to Z Statewide at 954-981-2133. We are open 24/7. Popular Topics Now
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