{"id":1119,"date":"2023-04-17T14:18:42","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T20:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norfolkplumbinginc.com\/water-heater-maintenance-how-can-you-prolong-the-life-and-efficiency-of-your-water-heater\/"},"modified":"2023-04-17T14:18:42","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T20:18:42","slug":"water-heater-maintenance-how-can-you-prolong-the-life-and-efficiency-of-your-water-heater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/callpowells.com\/norfolk\/blog\/water-heater-maintenance-how-can-you-prolong-the-life-and-efficiency-of-your-water-heater\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Heater Maintenance: How Can You Prolong the Life and Efficiency of Your Water Heater?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"font-size: 400%;margin: 0\"><b>Water heater maintenance: How can you prolong the life and efficiency of your water heater? <\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"direction: ltr;text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Adding an insulating blanket around your water heater can help reduce heat loss<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2937 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-195879-3218986.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/insulation-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><br \/>\nby up to 45% also\u00a0saving you about 9% on your energy costs, and is a relatively easy project to install. \u00a0Insulating blankets are relatively inexpensive and can be purchased at your home improvement or hardware store. There are many types of blankets available, ask your local dealer which one would work best for your situation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Flushing your tank is recommended at least once per year. Although there are many do-it-yourselfers out there, it is recommended that you call a professional to insure proper drainage and avoid risk of injury or possible water damage. Flushing out the tank will reduce sediment buildup and improve efficiency. Also test the safety valve once a year, especially if the valve is leaking water, as this may indicate a buildup in pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Checking the anode rod for corrosion and rust is an important part of maintenance. The anode rod helps prevent the buildup of minerals and deposits in you tank, thus prolonging the lifespan of your water heater. Replacing the rod when needed is more cost effective than replacing your water heater.<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By taking these preventive measures, the benefits are worth the effort and will help keep your head above water, instead of in \u201cHot Water.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Water heater maintenance: How can you prolong the life and efficiency of your water heater? 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