If your home has a traditional gas or electric water heater, it is always ideal to have the tank flushed at least once a year. Although tankless water heaters don’t need to be flushed because they don’t store any water, traditional units will always benefit from a yearly flushing. To understand why, here is a full overview of why you should prioritize flushing your water heater.
Removing Sediment Build-Up
Flushing your water heater involves draining the system, removing all the water, and refilling it with fresh water. This is a pivotal step in water heater maintenance because it removes sediment buildup. Minerals such as calcium will build up on the bottom of your heater over time. Even though these minerals are fine to consume, they can harm your plumbing system. Additionally, the minerals will quickly reduce the heater’s heating capacity and prevent it from filling with water, meeting your basic hot water supply needs.
The Water Heater Flushing Process
If you routinely flush your heater, drain the system of minerals before they become more difficult to remove. Flushing your water heater is complex but a process.
- Turn off the water heater and the cold-water intake valve. This keeps water from entering the tank.
- Once the tank has cooled, use a hose from the valve to drain it at the side.
- This process will drain all the water from the tank, then turn it back on.
This procedure is simple, but you can still experience water leaks and mold if the water is not properly flushed. That is why it is advisable to employ a plumber to complete the job.
Professional Assistance from B&D Plumbing
At B&D Plumbing, we specialize in water heater repairs and maintenance and can help ensure your unit functions effectively for years. We can also assist with water heater replacement, installing both traditional and tankless units for residential customers in Beltsville, MD, and the surrounding areas.
Our licensed plumbers also install and repair most other plumbing appliances and fixtures. If you need any heating or cooling repair, installation, or maintenance solutions, we have a team of certified gas line technicians to help with that, too. Give us a call today at (301) 595-1141 to schedule a time to maintain or inspect your water heater or if you need any other plumbing service.
Contact B&D Plumbing for Professional Plumbing Solutions
Dealing with any plumbing concerns that require a professional to step in? Struggling with an absolute plumbing emergency that can’t wait? Let B&D Plumbing know. B&D Plumbing Inc. services the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area, including Maryland and Northern Virginia. Get in touch with us by calling (301) 595-1141 or follow us on social media including Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. As a small, family-owned business, we understand how important your home is—and we offer exceptional service that matches!
