It's certainly no fun having your water heater break down, especially when it's cold outside and you really want that warm shower. And the cost of replacing a broken water heater is not something you want to have to deal with either. So how can you avoid having your water heater fail you?
Keep up with its maintenance! Don't know how? This article posted on thisoldhouse.com called "How to Maintain A Water Heater" is just what you need. Some of the tips the article talks about are:
- Test the TPR valve and replace if necessary.
- Check the anode rod, which may also need to be replaced.
- Drain the tank and wash out the sediment settle in the bottom.
These and other maintenance tips could save you a lot of money and trouble, so be sure to click the link and check out the article!
Photo used from the article above. No copyright infringement intended. If you are not satisfied with the citation of this image, please notify us, and we will remove it.
