Water Heater Maintenance Garland, TX

Your Garland water heater needs to be flushed to remove sediment build-up. Sediment can cause the following problems:

• Less Hot Water: Sediment will take up space inside the tank and reduce the amount of available hot water.
• Loss of Efficiency: A hot water heater will have to work harder to heat up water when layers of sediment crowd the tank.
• Damage to Heating Element: Sediment can cause the heating element to burn out from overheating.
• Cracks and Leaks: Mineral sediment build-up can eventually cause the inside of the tank to rust and leak. If a crack in the tank is severe enough, it could cause the tank to burst.
• Clogged Drain Valve: If your drain valve is clogged with sediment, it will need to be replaced.

Your Garland water heater should be drained at least once a year to ensure minimum damage from mineral build-up. The water heater may need to be flushed more than once a year for homeowners with hard water. If a home is equipped with a water softener, flushing the water heater once a year may be sufficient.