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Mar 25

Make Your Water Heater Last Longer!

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Water heaters don’t last forever, unfortunately, and once you get a new one, you’ll be looking for ways to make it last longer.

Here are three easy steps you can do once a year to keep your new hot water tank in tip-top shape.

3 Steps to Flush the Tank

Hook a garden hose to the valve at the bottom of the water heater and run the hose outside or to the nearest drain.
Leave everything on, open the drain valve and let the water flow for a few minutes.
Shut off the valve and remove the hose.

Note: This is only recommended for newer tanks. Older tanks may have too much sediment built up and may not flush or the valve at the bottom of the tank may break.

Besides an annual tank flush, there is some simple maintenance you can do along the way:

Set the tank’s temperature to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. A lower temperature:
- Helps preserve the life of your tank, saves on your energy costs and helps prevent scalding accidents.
- Helps prevent mold and bacterial growth in the tank – a great way to maintain your home’s water quality.
Use the “Vacation Setting” when you leave for an extended visit.
- The pilot light stays lit but the water won’t heat.
- You’ll save on your energy costs!
Check the area around your water heater regularly.
- Keep the floor around it clean – excessive rust or other buildup in the area can indicate potential problems.
- If a leak develops, you’ll help prevent water damage to your belongings.
Make sure you change out anode rod at three years.

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Even the best water heater needs periodic replacement, but with yearly maintenance and very minor upkeep, you’ll keep the hot water flowing.

Call City Wide Plumbing today: 480-966-8795.

Jan 08

Mesa Residents Update Water Heaters

By City Wide Plumbing home repairs, Mesa Arizona, water heaters No Comments

When Mesa residents think about their town, the first adjective that comes to mind is “smart.”

Smart technology when it comes to appliances usually equates with efficiency, but you may not think about how water heaters are at the heart of your dishwasher’s and washing machine’s performance. For example, when your hot water isn’t so hot anymore, its lack of performance can compromise those big-ticket items in the following ways:
Dishes aren’t getting clean. If you have to use an elaborate pre-washing process before you put dishes into the dishwasher, where’s the benefit? You’ll notice detergent not dissolving all the way or that your dishes are coming out still greasy, you’ve just wasted a lot of time and money.

Lukewarm water equals lukewarm performance. When your washing machine’s water isn’t getting water that’s hot enough, whites and other clothing won’t get sanitized, and greasy stains can set in deeper. You’ll have to rely on extra spot treatments, chemical additives or bleach to make up for your lack of hot water – all requiring more work and time.

So when your water heater isn’t living up to its name, give us a call. We’ll provide the answers you need, and give you options so you can make an informed choice on whether water heater repair is the way to go, or how a new water heater can help save you in the long run. Same-day service – even on Saturdays – can help you get your water temperatures back up where they belong.

Call City Wide Plumbing today: 480-966-8795.

Dec 14

Chandler Residents Update Water Heaters

By City Wide Plumbing Chandler Arizona, home repairs, water heaters

Man Updating a Water Heaters

If you are a new resident to Chandler and need to update your appliances, water heaters probably do not come to your mind.

They do not get the press that a fancy new washing machine or even a high-tech dishwasher does, but both rely on hot water to keep them operating in tip-top shape. When your hot water isn’t so hot anymore, its lack of performance can compromise those big-ticket items:

Dishes aren’t getting clean. If you have to use an elaborate prewashing process before you put dishes into the dishwasher, where’s the benefit? You will notice detergent not dissolving all the way or that your dishes are coming out still greasy. You have just wasted a lot of time and money.
Lukewarm water equals lukewarm performance. When your washing machine’s water is not getting water that’s hot enough, whites and other clothing won’t get sanitized and greasy stains can set in deeper. You’ll have to rely on extra spot treatments, chemical additives or bleach to make up for your lack of hot water – all requiring more work and time.

So when your water heater isn’t living up to its name, give us a call. We’ll provide the answers you need and give you options so you can make an informed choice on whether water heater repair is the way to go, or how a new water heater can help save you in the long run. Same-day service – even on Saturdays – can help you get your water temperatures back up where they belong.

Call City Wide Plumbing today: 480-966-8795.