Why You Should Regularly Inspect Your Hot Water Service?

 Never undervalue the significance of properly maintaining your hot water system. After all, as a country, we rely greatly on readily available, clean water to operate and maintain home and office equipment and sustain strict standards of hygiene. You can't be blamed for forgetting to get your hot water service tested on a regular basis, even though it's crucial to do so. After all, the system isn't exactly a piece of furniture. Most of the time, you keep your tank, pump, or continuous flow water heater out of sight and out of mind.

There are several reasons to maintain your hot water system, including temperature changes, diminishing pressure, and the presence of grit in the water. However, how frequently you must do this depends on the product's effectiveness, the brand, and the kind of water heater in your house.

Here are FIVE justifications for getting your hot water supply tested at the suggested interval.

1) Inspections for corrosion and gas leaks

In gas storage heaters, corrosion happens when the steel components of the tank are overexposed to gas. Your tank may start to leak water or, depending on where the leak occurs, gas as it begins to eat away at the metal pipes and storage containers.

For gas storage heaters in general, the initial inspection should often include checking for any early rusting or corrosion in the plumbing joints. Gas leaks, which are extremely combustible, are possible if a gas heater's joint is weak. They could represent a serious hazard to your home and the occupants inside if they burst. Additionally, you should check to see whether the system is clogging any water filters.

2) Leaks in the water system

By turning on a faucet in the home and listening for odd noises coming from the pipes, pump, or tank, your water heating expert at Hot Water Specialists will be able to check for water leakages. You can occasionally listen for sounds on your own. But be careful; just because you don't hear anything out of the ordinary doesn't absolve you of responsibility. A specialist should always be consulted before you make a decision regarding the state of your system.

3) TPR (Temperature and Pressure Relief) valve damage

In the event that the water in the tanks gets too hot, the TPR valve, which is installed on your hot water tank, serves as a supplemental safety element to assist in venting overheated tanks. When it is damaged, it can no longer fulfil its one and only function of venting your water heater. Your water heater could rupture if the TPR valve is not regularly checked for performance.

It is best to speak with a properly experienced service provider like us, who can decide the best course of action, to make sure you are not housing a defective TPR valve and increasing the risk that it could burst.

4) Water heaters with sediment in the tanks

As a result of the sediment layer acting as a barrier between the water and the heater, a buildup of sediment in your tank water heater can dramatically reduce the quality of your water supply and increase your energy consumption.

It's important to turn off the heat every two months so that the water can cool down before the draining valve is opened to empty the tank. The dirt and sediment that have accumulated at the bottom of your container will swiftly leave the tank once the water begins to flow.

Keep the valve open until the water is completely clear, and give us a call if you notice an unpleasant tank odour or water that is still cloudy. In many instances, you may complete this operation without a professional's assistance; just be sure to set a reminder in your calendar.

5) Anode rod deterioration

A tank's anode rod serves as a crucial gauge of its health. As the only "sacrificial" component in heating systems, it was created to self-destruct before the integrity of your tank started to deteriorate.

It is crucial to check on the anode rod's health every few months. Your tank could be in serious jeopardy if the rod is beyond repair. When the rod is less than 15 mm thick, the core's steel can be seen for at least six inches, or it is covered in limescale buildup, those are indications that you should seek our assistance.

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