The conventional, tank-style water heaters in most homes will last about a decade, assuming you follow a routine maintenance schedule. You can help extend your water heater's life through routine maintenance tasks, such as flushing away sediment or replacing the anode rod. Unfortunately, all water heaters will inevitably fail.
Unlike other appliances, there's often no amount of money you can spend to keep an older water heater operational. The typical failure mode for these units is internal corrosion of the water tank, something that's unavoidable thanks to basic chemistry.
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Whether you're selling your home to buy another one or putting it up on the market, you want to fetch the most out of the sale. Before you can do that, you'll need to ensure that all the necessary repairs have been completed. When it comes to plumbing, it's best to leave the repairs to the professionals. With their help, you can be sure that your home is ready to hit the market with all its pipes and fixtures in perfect working order.
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Cleaning your drains is not like every other cleaning chore in your home. It's something you may only need to do a handful of times throughout your lifetime as a homeowner. If your drains are experiencing signs of an issue, this is usually when you should have them cleaned out. If your drains are not showing signs of issues, you may not need to have them cleaned. If you aren't sure when you need to have your drains cleaned out, there are a number of signs that may indicate an issue.
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As a new homeowner, you may still be familiarizing yourself with the equipment and appliances in your home. There is a bit of a learning curve, but once you know the basics, items like your water heater, furnace, and air conditioner are not so tough to maintain and care for. But what things should you know about your water heater as a new homeowner? Take a look.
You can and should adjust the temperature setting
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A septic system needs to be pumped out every handful of years and possibly more or less often depending on the size of the tank and how much usage it is getting. If you live alone and have a large tank, you may be able to go years and years without having it emptied. If you live in a home with multiple people and you have a smaller tank, there's a good chance that you will need to have your tank emptied more often.
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