Your water heater is an important part of your home. It is easy to forget about it, and neglect its maintenance, but the second it stops working, everyone in the home notices. Providing adequate maintenance, with the help of Rescue Plumbers, Inc in High Desert, CA, can prolong the life of your water heater while giving you exactly what you need each time you turn on the faucet.
How Long Will a Water Heater Last?
The amount of care and maintenance you do on the water heater will determine how long it will last. Most water heaters can last between 8 to 12 years on average. Homeowners who take really good care of their water heater can easily get it to last for up to twice as long as the average though.
Taking proper care of the water heater does take time and attention though. And many homeowners find that when they procrastinate taking care of the device to save money may find they need to replace it in less than 8 years. Replacing a water heater is expensive so this is often not the preferred choice to go with.
How Does a Pre-Filter Help My Water Heater?
It is always a good idea to put a filter on your water heater. This ensures that the sediment and other chemicals that come in with the water can be filtered out as early and easily as possible. Go for a high-quality filter because this will make a big difference. Clean and replace the filter often so none of the chemicals and sediment build-up too much.
Without this filter, the water heater will work. However, it will end up with all this sediment getting into the wrong places and causing a mess. This filter keeps the water heater clean and clear and allows it to function normally.
Steps to Maintain the Water Heater
Some of the steps you may follow to properly maintain your water heater includes:
- Test the TPR valve: You should turn off the power and the valve for the cold water. Place a bucket under the pipe by the TPR valve and lift to let out a little water. Let go and check to see if the water continues to flow. If it does, it is time to install a new valve.
- Drain the tank: This is the part where we want to drain out all the water and wash out the sediment that may build up. Move the water to a bucket and then drain and clean a few times. Fill back up when it is cleaned out.
- Adjust the temperature: You can find a temperature dial on the side of the tank. Unscrew this and adjust down to 120 degrees with a screwdriver. Each 10 degrees you lower this, you can save 5% on energy costs. Put this at the lowest setting you can.
- Insulate the pipes and heater: This makes it easier for the water to stay warm and heat not to seep out, helping to save money and allow for more efficiency.
When you need a plumber to help fix or replace your water heater, you need to work with the absolute best. Call us at Rescue Plumbers, Inc in High Desert, CA at (760) 241-3100 to get started.
Our company serves the High Desert, CA area and the surrounding regions that include: Hesperia, Victorville, Helendale, Apple Valley, Spring Valley Lake, Jess Ranch, Adelanto, Pinon Hills, Barstow, Baldy Mesa, Oak Hills, Lucerne Valley, and Phelan, Ca.
