Have you ever had a water heater fail in the past? Or perhaps you’ve experienced power outages that have prevented your water heater from working? Maybe you’ve tried to shower without realizing that everyone else in your family had just showered, leaving your water cold? If you’ve ever been without hot water, you know exactly how miserable it is.
Most of the time, we don’t think about our water heaters until there is a problem. Unfortunately, failing to plan ahead could leave you in cold water.
Just like any other major home system, a water heater is meant to be maintained annually in order to function optimally and last as long as possible. Here are some of the rewards that come with a well-maintained water heater.
Now that the temperatures are starting to cool off, you might have started to notice the faults in your home’s water heater. If something is going wrong with your water heater, we’re the team that can fix this for you.
Questions that we get from our homeowners are things like “How long can I expect my water heater to last?” or “How long should my water heater last?” These are two great questions, and we want to give them the time and attention they deserve. Your water heater can’t last forever, but it can last you a considerable amount of time. There are certain factors that directly affect your water heater’s lifespan.
Your water heater is one of the hardest working appliances in your home. You might not even realize this, but your water heater is always working dutifully behind the scenes. It accounts for nearly 17% of the energy usage across your entire home. Once you’re aware of the structural importance of your water heater, it’s easy to see why it is important to care for it.