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A furnace tune-up is maintenance performed to help your furnace function at its best and prolong its life expectancy. If your furnace is operating effectively and efficiently especially when the weather is cold, it will provide you the most reliable home heat and will reduce your chances of having your pipes freeze. If you are in need of a furnace tune-up contact Putman & Son’s certified plumbing professionals.
A water heater is an essential part of any modern home. It can be expensive to replace. The best way to get your money’s worth is to keep it running at maximum capacity for as long as possible. The following tips will help you maintain your water heater.
A fiberglass insulation jacket can help your water heater operate efficiently, especially if it is an older model. Insulation can reduce heat loss by as much as 45% which can translate to up to a 9% reduction on your water heating expenses.
Your water heater tank should be drained at least once per year. If it’s a newer system, you may only need to drain a few gallons. Check the water for debris and sediment.
If you notice either, then you should do a full flush. To do this, turn the temperature down and empty the tank. Turn the water flow on while the drain is still open and let water flush it out for a minute or so to remove remaining sediment.
Test your temperature-pressure relief valve once per year. This is done by discharging it a few times. Look for small leaks in the valve after testing.
Vacation mode is available on gas water heater models. This setting will keep the pilot light burning without heating the water. Vacation mode should be used when you are away from home for an extended period of time.
Perform an annual water heater inspection to look for leaks or corrosion on the tank, pipes, and in the general area of the appliance. Also, make sure nothing is being stored close to the water heater.
If you need an inspection, notice issues, or have questions, contact Putman & Son’s Plumbing. We are available to help customers throughout Southeast Michigan prolong the life of their water heaters and replace them when needed.
Depending where you live in Michigan, weather forecasters are warning of dangerous ice, combined with flooding rains and even snow! That means there is a potential flood risk for many of our customers.
Be prepared and limit damage to your home in the winter months when leaks and water damage from frozen pipes are at the highest levels.
Know where all the water shutoff valves are in your home and how to switch them off. This includes:
If you have flooding due to a sewer backup, water leaks, or frozen pipes, contact Putman & Son’s Plumbing 24/7 hotline for help.
Most homeowners wait too late before they replace their hot water heater. An old, leaky tank can cause damage to your home and pricey repairs. Even if you have homeowner’s insurance to pick up the tab, you still will need to pay your deductible, live with the destruction, and sometimes lose invaluable items forever.
You can avoid many of these problems by getting your tank inspected annually and consider replacing the tank once it is 6 – 8 years old. Hot water tanks do not last the lifetime of your home. Plus, new tanks have many benefits over old hot water heaters including that they are more efficient, have better hot water recovery rates, and the tankless hot water heaters take up less space.
You do not want to be caught by surprise by a failing hot water heater. Putman & Son’s Plumbing is here for you 24/7 if you need but we would rather help you before disaster strikes. Contact us to learn more or to schedule an appointment.
We solve your plumbing problems quickly and affordably so you’ll want to retain our services for future plumbing needs.
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