Keep your water heater running efficiently and reliably with this simple maintenance routine.

 

• you'll save in energy costs if you lower the thermostat to 120 degrees, plus you’ll reduce the risk of scalding.

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• Always maintain 2 feet of clearance around the appliance unless the manual specifically states otherwise.

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• Drain about a quarter of the tank a few times a year to remove sediment and debris. please call for guidance before trying this at home!

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• Examine the sacrificial anode rod every three years by loosening the hex head screw and removing it. Replace the rod if:

  • More than 6 inches of the core steel wire is exposed.

  • The rod is less than 1/2 inch thick.

  • The rod is coated with calcium.

  • You can buy a 13-inch zinc-aluminum anode rod for about $16.

 

• insulate the hot and cold water pipes.

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• When leaving town, adjust the thermostat on gas heaters to “vacation” setting, which maintains the pilot light without heating the water.

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Call Metric Plumbing at 973-857-1535 or 

ask us a question for further information