If you ever need to drain your Ruston home water heater, the most important
thing you need to remember is to call in the professionals.
Water heaters can be tricky and they can be dangerous if you don’t know what you
are doing.
Your plumbing service has the tools, experience, and knowledge to do the
job properly without making any headaches. When you are getting ready
to do the job, make an appointment with the experts.
Why Drain Your Water Heater?
When you periodically drain your Ruston home water heater, it flushes out
anything that may start to build up over time, including minerals or debris.
It will help you to keep your water heater running at optimal levels at
all times, ensuring this essential appliance will last for years to come.
Many of us take our water heaters for granted. You simply trust that it
will work until that day that you are standing in the shower and the hot
water runs out.
Think of draining your water heater as a part of your regular maintenance
in the same way that you do an oil change in your car. It’s based
on the same concept. You need to clean it out from time to time to make
sure everything will continue to flow smoothly.
As a rule of thumb, count on having the water drained from your water heater
at least once a year. If you have a large household and use a great deal
of water, plan on two times to give your water heater the best care.
How to Drain Your Water Heater
When you call your plumber for your water heater maintenance appointment,
the first thing your plumber will do is check the model that you have.
If you have your manual on hand, you can give it to your plumber. Otherwise,
he or she is sure to have documentation and the required skills to do the job.
The water will need to be turned off. The power or gas will be need to
be turned off as well. The plumber will use a hose to drain the water
into a bucket.
Once the water has been drained, expect the plumber to clean any ports
and the burner if you have a gas-powered water heater. If your water heater
is gas-powered, it is especially important that you let an expert take
care of it. You don’t want to have a disaster when you are trying
to light your pilot light.
Make Your Appointment Today
If you are ready for your water heater maintenance, contact your trusted
plumber. For quality services in your Ruston, LA home, call Mark Johnson Plumbing at (318) 257-6167.
