Preventive Maintenance Can Extend Your Water Heater's Useful Life

Your water heater is probably the most important part of your homes plumbing system. A properly maintained heater can last from ten to fifteen years or more. But, a heater not properly maintained can fail in four to six years. The condition of the drinking water in your area and the location of the heater in your home are out of your control, but proper maintenance of the heater and your plumbing system is crucial to heater longevity and safety.

nayashopi.in geysers This article gives you a list of items to check for both tank type and tankless water heaters. As you go through the steps in checking your heater, if you have the slightest doubt in your ability, get a professional, licensed plumber involved! You are dealing with hot water, natural gas, and electricity!

Tank Type Water Heater Maintenance:

Vent (Gas Water Heaters Only)

• The vent should be the same diameter as the draft diverter on the heater tank.
• The vent should go generally "up and out" the ceiling.
• Where is passes through the exterior wall, the vent should be double-walled.
• Vent sections should be screwed together with a minimum three screws per section.