How to Prevent Water Heater Problems in for Lovettsville & Loudon County

Is there ever a time when a hot shower DOESN’T feel good?

Most people would be hard pressed to identify such a time or occasion. Which is to say that not only do we require hot showers for cleanliness, but a little relaxation and comfort, too.

Take right now, for example. The holiday season. For all the joy and merriment in the air, there’s also a good bit of mayhem and resulting stress in trying to put the finishing touches on your Christmas or New Year’s menu, wrap up your last-minute shopping not to mention wrapping all the gifts themselves, and so on.

Still, when things finally settle down and it’s time for the soothing, much needed hot shower or bath, you can practically feel the all that stress suddenly melt away. Unless, of course, you’re suddenly out of hot water.

Our purpose, of course, is not to add but remove stress from your life and, for the moment, in a couple of ways:

• Your 1 Plumber repairs all makes and models of hot water heaters, and usually on a same-day basis
• Even better, we can help you prevent water heater problems in the first place

The key to prevention is annual preventative maintenance, and here are just some of the steps we routinely perform:

• Drain and refill your tank to get rid of built-up minerals and other debris that, if left inside the tank, can and ultimately will cause repair problems and premature system failure
• Check for any signs of corrosion that could lead to a gas or carbon monoxide leak
• Check your thermostat and reset if needed to help prevent scalding
• Check the anode rod (also called the sacrificial anode rod) which provides vital protection against internal rust and corrosion. If you have hard water, adding a water softener will help protect your anode rod.
• Check all other working parts and make any adjustments as needed.

In the overall scheme of things, your water heater is a relatively simple device. But given its importance in your life and the role it plays in protecting your home and family from harm, it should be checked by a trained and experienced professional at least once a year.

To help make your holiday season a little brighter still, we invite you to contact Your 1 Plumber today for the added peace of mind that will come from knowing your all is well with your water heater.