How an Early Replacement Can Be Put Off with a Fall Water Heater Flush

Is your hot water depleting quicker of late? Do you put down to some odd rumbling or popping from the water heater? Then there is the matter of energy bills that have a way of edging up come winter.

Those are indications it is time for a fall flush. Brotherhood Plumbing can put your mind at ease and see to it that your water heater in the Greater Baton Rouge area is in top shape. Give us a ring at (225) 230-6200.

Sediment: The Bane of Your Water Heater

When the tank is filled and the water heated, any minute minerals will make their way to the bottom. Left to itself over the years, this sediment forms a dense stratum between the burner and the water.

The trouble is, the heater has to put in more work and consume more energy to overcome it and bring the water to temperature. All that exertion takes its toll on the innards of the unit.

Before long a tank that has been left to its own devices will give out well before its time. A bit of maintenance is what was called for; instead you are faced with an expensive replacement.

In a Nutshell, What a Flush Will Do

It is a no frills job but it makes all the difference. We drain the tank and get rid of the sediment that has accumulated.

A good fall flush will do the following:

• Clear away the sediment insulating the water from the heat
• Make the unit more efficient at heating
• Take some of the load off the burner or heating element
• Put an end to the popping and rumbling
• Give back the hot water capacity you have been losing
• Add to the longevity of the tank

Then again, an annual flush is about as simple as it gets to safeguard what you have put into your water heater.

Make It a Fall Affair

Winter means more hot water usage. Between the cold incoming water and longer showers or wash cycles, the heater is going to be working overtime.

Do a flush in the fall and you have the sediment out of the way before the busy season. You will have the performance you want and can avoid any unpleasantness in the form of a flooded utility closet or a cold shower over the holidays.

It is also an opportunity to put your finger on a small problem, like a part wearing out or a leaky valve, while it is still inexpensive to fix rather than having to contend with a total breakdown.

Where the Savings Are to Be Found

There is no comparison in cost between flushing a water heater and replacing one. Any homeowner would be wise to opt for regular maintenance.

Over the course of time the savings are evident:

• Your monthly bill is trimmed by a tank that does not waste energy
• You put off the day you have to put down for a new unit
• There is less need for repairs since parts are not being overworked
• You run a smaller risk of water damage from an unexpected failure
• You will not be looking to replace a heater that is still good for years because it is performing as it should

Of course, none of that adds up unless the flush is done. Let a water heater go without care and it will fail when you least want to see the bill.

Any of These Telltale Signs?

If you are in doubt, look for:

• Hot water that is quick to run out
• The tank making a bang or a pop
• Rusty or discoloured water
• Puddles forming at the base of the unit
• An unexplained uptick in your energy costs

Do not put it off. Sediment will only do more harm the longer it is allowed to sit.

We Are the Local Team to Rely On

As a locally owned and operated concern, Brotherhood Plumbing is licensed, insured and on hand for the business and home owner in Central, Zachary, Shenandoah, Prairieville, Old Jefferson, Livingston Parish, Iberville Parish, Gonzales, Denham Springs, Duplessis and Ascension Parish.

You can reach us 24/7 to put in for a routine fall flush or if your water heater has begun to act up. We will provide a free estimate so there is no hard sell in determining what is needed.

Give us a call at (225) 230-6200 and we will make sure your hot water is running come the coldest days of winter.