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Water heaters are vital appliances, providing hot water for everything from showering and dishwashing to making tea. To make sure it continues working effectively, performing regular maintenance checks, such as inspecting it for corrosion, is necessary to ensure its ongoing successful operation and avoid water heater repair. Corrosion can lead to leaks, decreased efficiency, or costly repair or replacement expenses. Mr. Rooter Plumbing shows how checking your water heater for corrosion can detect problems quickly and extend its lifespan.
Corrosion refers to the gradual degradation of metal due to chemical reactions with its environment - typically water and oxygen - leading to its gradual erosion and degradation. When applied to your water heater, corrosion can occur inside its tank and on external components, weakening structural support components and leading to leakage issues, necessitating repair work or replacement from professional plumbers or plumbing services. Corrosion should always be considered an issue that requires attention to reduce further damages that might ensue from its consequences - both financially and by protecting its components against future corrosion damage caused by chemicals from its surroundings involving oxygen.
Schedule regular inspections to identify corrosion in your water heater early and take preventative steps that will save money by averting costly repairs. Here's an outline of what steps are involved with inspecting for corrosion on water heaters.
Locate an access point for an anode rod on top of the water heater, using a wrench to loosen and remove it. Then, inspect its condition carefully to detect signs of corrosion or significant wear - any that look severely corroded, smaller than half their original size, should be changed out for a new one immediately.
When your tank has reached a suitable drain point, connect a hose to its drain valve located at its base. B. Position one end in an appropriate drainage location, such as a floor drain or bucket, before opening its drain valve to release excess water - although take caution as hot water could remain! c. Release pressure by opening your drain valve before letting out excess liquid.
Once the tank is empty, use a flashlight to inspect its interior using an inspection probe or flashlight and look out for signs of corrosion, sediment build-up, or rust flakes. If significant corrosion appears, it might be best to immediately contact a plumber or plumbing service for evaluation and further action.
Our expert professionals are well-equipped to inspect your water heater for corrosion damage, helping extend its longevity and effectiveness. We offer visual assessments, anode rod inspections, and tank draining to detect corrosion issues before they become serious problems quickly.
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