A properly functioning water heater is essential for ensuring a reliable hot water supply in your home. Unfortunately, it can experience various issues that affect its performance, causing inconvenience in your home.
Here are some common water heater problems that can affect your domestic hot water supply.
Sediment Buildup
Sediment accumulation in a hot water tank is a common issue with traditional storage water heaters. It can occur due to many factors, including hard water, a dirty water supply, an aging tank, and neglected maintenance.
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Your septic tank in your home is your own personal responsibility. It takes care of the waste from your home and sends it to the tank that is beneath the ground in your front, back, or side yard. This tank needs to be taken care of so it doesn't end up having issues that may be concerning, or that could be hazardous, as this is human waste that you are dealing with.
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If you live in an older home, you may already know that these homes have unique issues. Plumbing is no exception.
In fact, you may find that your home has a lot of different plumbing problems than other homes you've lived in. These are some of the more common plumbing issues older homes face.
Corroded Pipes
Older homes were more likely to use galvanized steel pipes, which corrode over time. When pipes corrode, this can lead to leaks and burst pipes.
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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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