How to Put Some Money Back in Your Pocket with a Water Heater Flush in Hard Water Country
Unusual rumbling or popping from the water heater? Hot water that is not as plentiful as it once was? Energy bills on the rise without an explanation?
For those in the East Valley, hard water is often to blame and all it may take is a flush to put right. We at The Plumber have been plying our trade in Mesa and the communities around it for over 25 years. As a family firm, we are locally owned and operated. Pick up the phone at (623) 471-7255 and we will be happy to guide you.
Living in the Sonoran Desert one has to put up with hard water. Minerals like calcium and magnesium in the supply will eventually make their way to the bottom of your tank. This sediment is there whether you see it or not and it is costing you month in and month out. A flush of the system is an easy remedy to have the heater perform as intended.
The Effect of Hard Water on Your Unit
Heat the water in a tank and the minerals in it will part company and sink. In time they build up in a crust of sediment on the tank floor. The burner or element then must put in extra work to get past that and warm what is above, using more energy in the process.
Over the course of time this kind of buildup can result in:
- A hike in your energy bill
- Not as much hot water to go around since the sediment is occupying room in the tank
- Popping sounds from water making its way through the mineral layer
- More rapid corrosion of the components and tank walls
- The unit not lasting as long as it should
- Lower water pressure should the sediment find its way into your lines
- Breakdowns you could have done something about
You would be hard pressed to find a homeowner who pays attention to any of it until the tank gives out or the hot water is gone. At that point the option for a less expensive repair is no longer there.
The Financial Sense of a Flush
There is nothing complicated about flushing a water heater; you are just draining the tank of its sediment. It is maintenance rather than a major undertaking and the savings are apparent.
An unencumbered tank will heat water with greater efficiency, putting a dent in your gas or electric costs each month. You will have the full measure of hot water so as not to be left wanting in the shower. Then there is the matter of longevity. In a hard water area such as ours a tank that is not looked after will fail well before its time. Replacing it is a much larger outlay. Make the small investment in upkeep and you are protecting the appliance you have.
Why It Is of Consequence in the Desert
Plumbing systems in the Sonoran Desert are under more duress from the heat, water heaters included. Add to that the hardness of our water and the equipment is pushed harder than in places with milder climes and softer water. Arizona pipes and tanks have to stand up to more.
We would advise East Valley residents to be proactive about sediment. Most manufacturers put in for an annual flush and in hard water that is a sensible rule of thumb. Should your water be particularly hard, do it with some frequency.
A water softener is another way to deal with hard water at the source and slow the sediment down in the home. We put in and service them and back our work with a five year warranty. Standard water heater tanks come with six to ten years coverage, electric ones for life, so you can rest easy.
Water Heater Service from The Plumber
Be it an installation, a repair or a plain flush, we are on it. Our team is licensed, bonded and insured as are we, and we are at the service of the homeowners in Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, Ahwatukee and throughout the East Valley round the clock.
We will give you a free estimate with no strings attached to see what the water heater is in need of. There is no risk to it. Veterans and seniors can count on a 10% discount and we have financing options.
Rather than wait for a cold shower to tell you the tank is clogged with sediment, call us at (623) 471-7255. Let us make sure your hot water keeps running.