Your water heater is an essential appliance in your home, providing hot water for everything from washing dishes to taking showers.
The temperature and pressure relief valve is a crucial safety feature on your water heater.
1. Check the Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve
2. Drain the Tank
Over time, sediment can build up in your water heater tank, causing it to work harder and become less efficient. To prevent this, drain the tank annually to remove any sediment.2.
3. Insulate the Pipes
Insulating the hot water pipes in your home can help reduce heat loss and improve the efficiency of your water heater. You can purchase foam pipe insulation at your local hardware store and easily install it yourself.
4. Check the Anode Rod
The anode rod is a sacrificial component that helps prevent corrosion in your water heater tank. Check it annually by unscrewing it from the top of the tank and inspecting it for signs of wear.
5. Test the Thermostat
To make sure your water heater is functioning properly, test the thermostat by turning it up to the highest setting and waiting for the water to heat up.