{"id":661,"date":"2021-10-11T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/?p=661"},"modified":"2021-10-08T17:41:48","modified_gmt":"2021-10-08T21:41:48","slug":"how-maintain-water-heater-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/water-heater-service\/how-maintain-water-heater-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Maintain Your Water Heater"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We\u2019re at the point of the year where it becomes imperative for you to maintain your home\u2019s water heater. Maintenance is something that you need for your water heater throughout the year, but it\u2019s also something that becomes increasingly important as the weather begins to cool down. If you\u2019re thinking about getting these services in proper shape, then you\u2019re right on time and we want to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re available to help you with your water heater maintenance in Alachua, FL<\/a>. Maintenance is something that you should always have performed by a team of professionals. Professionals like ours are the only ones who can get your system in impeccable condition so that things run as smoothly as possible this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Water Heater Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a moment to talk about the importance of your home\u2019s water heater maintenance services. Your water heater is important on its own. Did you know that your water heater accounts for nearly 17% of your home\u2019s overall energy usage? This is a whopping statistic for one singular appliance in your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why maintenance is so important. You need to make sure that your water heater is prepared to serve you all year round and especially through the colder months ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do Tankless Water Heaters Need Maintenance Too?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The answer is yes. You need maintenance for your tankless water heater as well. We tend to focus on talking about things that revolve around tank water heaters. You know that tank water heaters need to be flushed to get rid of the sediment that has accumulated inside of them throughout the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this is true, your tankless water heater is just like any other system that works in your home. It needs to be maintained, lubricated, and given a fair chance to perform well. Make sure that you get in contact with us when you want great water heater service for your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Tips You Can Try<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you wondering what else you can do for your water heater outside of maintaining your system through the help of a professional? Here are a few other tips you can try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adjusting the Temperature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One simple thing you can do is to adjust the temperature of your home\u2019s water heater. The temperature of your water heater should be about 120\u00b0 Fahrenheit. If it\u2019s above this, then you\u2019re probably expending energy unnecessarily. We\u2019re prepared to help you with this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowing the Signs of Trouble<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you know the signs of trouble with your home\u2019s water heater? You want to watch out for things like rumbling and other problematic indicators. The signs of trouble can also include things like reducing water pressure and fluctuations in your water temperature.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improving Your Water Quality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important that you improve your water quality and reduce the contaminants that come along with it. If you know that you have hard water, you should also know that it\u2019s working against you inside your plumbing system. Your pipes will build up with sediment and reduce their capacity to deliver hot water. Getting yourself a great water heater will help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Affinity Gas Services when you\u2019re ready to maintain your water heater this season. We\u2019re \u201cThe Gas Efficiency Experts.\u201d<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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