Water Heaters tend to be the most over looked appliance we have in our homes. Most people never even look art there Irving Water Heater until it breaks. As long as we have hot water in the shower when we turn it on most people never think twice about their Irving Water Heater.
You might not know it but there a several things that you can do to keep your Irving Water Heater working in tip top shape. Almost everyone knows you should flush your water heater every year at least but most Irving home owners don’t. Ask any Irving Plumber and they will tell you that sediment build up in a water heater is the biggest cause of water heater failure. This is a very important maintenance issue, kind of like changing the air filter on your AC system.
Did you know that you should also change out your anode rod on your Irving Water Heaters also? An anode rod is a sacrificial piece of metal that the minerals in the water eat up before they eat away your Irving Water Heaters tank. The anode rod in your water heater should be changed out every 4 to 5 years.
For more information on how to keep your Irving Water Heater running longer call one of our Irving Plumbers for some useful water heater service tips.
