A Water Heater Primer
Home Improvement
Few appliances seem less important when they operate properly, or create more of a stir when they fail, than home water heaters. That being the case, it's important that you...Read more about Water Heaters
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Next to the HVAC systems of a house is the water system. Having hot and cold water on demand is something that everyone loves. If you have a water heater some of the best things you can do to maintain it is to drain it once every couple years. This will help with the build up of sediment in the water. IF you have a soft water system in your house it should be installed between the main line in and your water heater as this will help you water heater last longer. Also wrapping your water heater with a insulated water heater wrap will help the heater be more efficient and use less energy in keeping your water heated.
My son is a licensed plumber and he specializes in water heaters. Some things to remember, they will try to sell you extras, nine time out of ten you don't need them. This is how the installers make extra money. Gas heathers are more expensive to install, but only by a little bit. You should get multiple proposals for this… don't settle on just one. That is, unless your son is installing it. .