Do Water Heaters Require Maintenance?

August 7, 2024

Many homeowners schedule regular maintenance for their air conditioning units and furnaces. However, you have another home system that also needs to be maintained to ensure its safety and efficiency: the water heater. Water heaters are an important part of your home. By taking care of a few essential tasks, you can make sure that the unit is operating at an optimal level. Why Professional Maintenance Matters When you have regular professional maintenance performed on your water heater, it can ensure that it operates at peak efficiency. This maintenance also reduces the risk of unexpected

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Tips for Properly Flushing Your Water Heater

August 17, 2022

If you’re like most homeowners, you don’t give much thought to the hot water that comes out of your faucet. However, your water heater works hard to ensure that you have hot water when you request it. To ensure that your water heater continues to work great, it’s imperative that you flush it out at least once per year. Why Does Your Water Heater Need to Be Flushed? The water that flows through your water heater will naturally have sediment in it. Over time, this sediment will accumulate at the bottom of your water heater tank.

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Replacing vs Repairing Water Heaters

May 24, 2021

The water heater is one of the appliances that few homeowners in Seattle and nearby communities think about until something goes wrong. Buying a new water heater is an expense that might be outside your budget, so you want to make a well-informed decision. Fortunately, many water heater problems can be repaired. On the other hand, this isn’t always the case. If you are having trouble with your water heater, the experts at Brennan Heating & Air Conditioning can help you decide if the heater can be fixed or if it’s time to purchase a new one. If it is time for a replacement,

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What Are the Benefits of Tankless Water Heaters?

May 17, 2021

Most water heaters require a giant tank that holds standing water until someone in the home needs it. However, these tanks are bulky and heavy. Luckily, manufacturers developed tankless water heaters. As the name implies, this water heater doesn’t require a tank. In addition to not requiring a tank to hold water, there are also many other benefits. There are some cons that come with tankless water heaters too. Here is some information on the pros and cons of tankless water heaters and how to know if a tankless water heater is a suitable choice for you.

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How to Drain a Hot Water Heater

March 8, 2021

A hot water tank is likely the most used appliance at home and yet the most neglected. It ensures that you have a steady flow of hot water throughout the house for different purposes. With time, naturally occurring minerals and sand from municipal water lines may build up in the tank. Such sediments form a thick coating at the bottom of the tank, diminishing heat transfer from the heating elements to the water. Eventually, the tank might rust or completely stop working. A hot water tank doesn’t require constant maintenance but often emptying it keeps it

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