A water heater is a home appliance that often goes unnoticed until it begins to malfunction. Only when this happens, do people feel the importance of the water heater. Water heaters provide the home with large quantities of hot water every day for bathing, washing hands, washing dishes, washing clothes, and more.
For an appliance that holds such an integral position in the day to day working of the home, regular maintenance is essential to prevent a breakdown. No one wants to wake up in the morning to shower and get hit with an unexpected icy blast, especially during winter. And if you think heating water the traditional is a great alternative, think again. The process of boiling water is stressful and cannot be sustained.
Rather than go through that stress, you can sidestep it by ensuring that your water heater gets the maintenance it deserves.
Water heater maintenance includes all activities carried out on water heaters. Most maintenance activities apart from flushing the water heater tank manually are post-breakdown maintenance activities.
Generally, most people are unable to carry out preemptive maintenance on their water heaters, and so it is most often post-breakdown maintenance activities that are carried out.
These activities include repair and replacement, and they are important because they keep the water heater in the best condition to serve your needs.
The average lifespan of a water heater is anywhere from 8 to 10 years except for the gas water heater that lasts for 6 to 8 years. After this period of use, you should consider replacing the heater.
If you didn’t occupy the home when the water heater was installed, you could determine its age from the serial number behind it.
What signs show that your water heater needs to be replaced?
Don’t hesitate to give us a call if you notice any of the signs listed above.