Maintenance

Taking care of your water heater, as well as other appliances in your home is extremely important, as it will ensure that they will serve you for years to come. Unfortunately, if you are someone who doesn’t have a lot of experience with doing it, maintaining the water heater and other devices in good shape might be a struggle.

However, you couldn’t end up in a better place. In this section, you will find dozens of helpful articles that will ensure the proper maintenance of your water heater. Whether you want to replace a part of it, clean it, or find out what you can do to make it last longer, you can read all about it here.

In case there’s still some confusion, or you have any questions in regards to your water heater, don't hesitate to contact us through the form available on our website - after we receive your request, one of the members of our team will get in touch with you as soon as they can.

Maintenance

Do Tankless Water Heaters Need Maintenance?

Investing in a tankless water heater is an excellent way to reduce related energy costs and enjoy the benefit of a steady supply of hot water on demand. However, as amazing as a tankless hot water heater can be for you and your family, you don’t want to overlook the importance of preventive maintenance.

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Basic Tools for Water Heater Maintenance

However, you can perform most repairs with only a few simple tools that might already be in your tool kit. While not listed here, you may wish to invest in some thread sealing compound to create an airtight seal when replacing anode rods.

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How to Replace Your Water Heater Gas Control Valve

On a gas water heater, the gas control valve contains the thermostat and pilot light controls. Unlike components of an electric water heater, the gas control valve is entirely outside the water heater, and mounted near the bottom of the unit.

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How to Replace an Anode Rod (6 Steps)

Water heaters use an anode rod to attract and remove sediments from the water being heated. An anode rod will corrode and deteriorate over time until it’s no longer capable of functioning and has to be replaced. This is a common problem with older water heaters and in certain parts of the country.

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Lighting a Hot Water Heater Pilot Light

On gas water heaters, the pilot light makes sure that there’s always flame available when the burner needs to kick in and heat water. If you run out of gas, install a new water heater or have to shut it down for some reason, lighting the pilot is the first step to turn on a water heater.

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