Water Heater Maintenance in Houston, TX
Houston’s Leading Water Heater Maintenance Professionals
Is your water not heating up like it used to ?
You use your water heater every day without realizing it. This appliance requires a lot of energy to provide hot water for cleaning dishes, cooking, bathing, and other activities. A water heater is a complex system that requires a professional plumber to maintain (and who can do so safely). Neglecting water heater maintenance can have consequences like reduced efficiency, higher energy bills, and safety hazards especially with operating a faulty unit or drinking contaminated water.
Fortunately, our Houston plumbers can maintain your water heater so it’s safe, efficient, and reliable.
Signs of Water Heater Problems
- Strange Noises: Banging, popping, or rumbling sounds can mean sediment is building up in the tank or the unit is overheating.
- Leaks: A leak can come from a loose connection, a faulty valve, or a cracked tank.
- Discolored Water: If the water looks rusty, yellow, or otherwise discolored, the anode rod is likely failing, or the tank has started to rust.
- Strange-Smelling Water: A strange odor can mean bacteria are growing inside the tank, which can be a sign of rust and corrosion.
- Insufficient Hot Water Supply: Schedule maintenance if it takes longer to get hot water, the water temperature isn’t hot enough, fluctuates, or there’s no hot water at all
- Reduced Water Pressure: A decrease in water pressure from only hot water faucets can mean your water heater is clogged with sediment.
Regular Water Heater Maintenance Checklist
Water heater maintenance has many benefits even when the unit is working normally. It can reduce the risk of costly repairs and breakdowns. With routine maintenance, it’s also possible to improve performance, energy efficiency, and the lifespan of your water heater. When servicing your appliance for maintenance, a technician will:
- Flush the Tank
- Inspect the Anode Rod
- Clean Burners/Heating Elements
- Check the Pressure Relief Valve
- Insulate the Tank
- Check for Leaks
- Ensure the Water Heater Is Ventilated
Water Heater Safety Tips
- Setting the Temperature: Knowing how to set the temperature is important. The unit should be set to around 120 degrees Farenheit. Lower temperatures can allow bacteria can grow; much higher temperatures can cause scalding and burns.
- Check for Gas Leaks: Signs of a gas leak include hissing sounds, a rotten egg smell, pipe damage, dead house plants, and physical symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, headache, difficulty breathing, and flu-like symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Contact Village Plumbing, Air & Electric for Water Heater Maintenance
Regular water heater maintenance can save you money and reduces the risk of a water heater breaking down. It also makes a plumber’s job easier as they can make minor adjustments and fixes instead of major repairs. If you haven’t yet done so, schedule your annual water heater maintenance visit with Village Plumbing, Air & Electric.
Members of our Village Partner Plan receive a discount on their annual water heater flush. Request service online or call (713) 526-1491 to get started.
