Water Heater Hub
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.
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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.
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.
A common misconception is that a water heater which has stopped functioning has to be replaced. The truth behind the myth is that the only part of the water heater which necessitates replacement is a leak in the tank itself.
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.
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.
Gas and electric water heater temperatures are set at the factory, but can be adjusted for your own preferences with only a couple of tools.
Water heaters are often ignored until a failure occurs. You don’t realize how much they do for you until they stop working. To help protect yourself from unexpected issues, it’s important to look out for signs of trouble and stay on top of smaller maintenance checks over time.
Thermocouple installation may sound like a difficult project, but it can usually be done with only a few tools, and takes less than an hour to complete.
Most electric water heaters made today use a dual element system. Older units and some small models still being manufactured use a single element.
If you notice your water is not getting as hot as it used to be or you’re not getting hot water at all, a bad heating element may be the culprit in your electric water heater.
All water heaters have a safety valve designed to release excess pressure from the tank in the event that the water gets too hot.
The dip tube on a water heater is used to channel cold water from the inlet at the top of
The way a water heater works, cold water enters through a dip tube that runs down to the bottom of the tank and hot water exits from the top of the tank. This results in sediment, rust, and contaminants from the water sinking to the bottom of the tank where it builds up over time.