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Water Heater Tune Up

Hot water on demand is a luxury most of us don’t want to do without. So, it can be frustrating to step in the shower and find only luke warm water or more shockingly, just cold water! Like any other appliance, a water heater has a limited lifespan, but the good news is that you can extend the life of your water heater with regular maintenance.

Most homeowners ignore their water heater until it is too late, a burst, leak or no hot water at all usually get’s their attention. By then, a tuneup is not an option, the problem has progressed and full replacement is necessary.

How to be master of home maintenance without giving up your weekends.

You can get all of the benefits without the hassle by taking this task off your to-do list and putting it on ours. Voila! We drain the water heater, test the valves and overflow and check out all that other important hot water heater stuff that you don’t really care about.

The water heater is tuned up, working at peak performance, and all you had to do was make a call.

How do you know your water heater needs maintenance attention?

1. It’s a water heater
2. There is no hot water
3. There is not enough hot water
4. You notice leaks
5. Unusual noises coming from the water heater
6. You have rusty water
7. You haven’t touched your water heater since it was installed

Maintenance

While most water heaters today require little maintenance, these simple tips can prolong the life of your machinery.

• Drain the water once a year. Draining rids the heater of sediment in the unit and increases efficiency.
• Test the pressure-relief valve. Make sure water is released into the overflow. If it doesn’t occur, you may need a new valve.
• Check temperature. If your thermostat is set no higher than 120 degrees, the tank will be less likely to become damaged by overheating.

Servicing all major brands.

Continue enjoying instant hot water by keeping your water heater properly maintained. Nichols & Phipps provides maintenance, repair, and replacement of water heaters in Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun, Fauquier, Alexandria, Arlington, Stafford, Manassas / Manassas Park, Falls Church Virginia and surrounding areas. Call (703) 670-8519 today.