Yearly water heater maintenance is very important and one of the most often maintenances over looked by home owners. There are many different types of water heaters on the market but there are a few basic steps that everyone should follow to avoid injury to yourself and your water heater.
Always disconnect the power to your water heater from the circuit breaker to assure that no power is going to it. Aside from risk of injury from electric shock, if the tank turns on when it is dry you can damage the element. Also make sure the gas is turned off.
Hot water heaters are HOT! It’s best to check any part of it with a thermometer before touching it. It’s not worth skipping a few second step and burning yourself for it.
One way that people could prevent an accident while doing hot water maintenance is making sure that they can see what they are doing. Make sure the area that you are working in is well lit.
Make sure the area around your water heater is clean. Make sure any flammable objects are far away from the unit. Also, be sure to sweep and mop regularly to prevent any dust build up.
Servicing your water heater can be a dangerous thing if not done properly. Call one of our professionals if you have the slightest doubt in your capabilities.
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