Dalton Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electric and Fireplaces, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Water Heater Repair’

Flushing Your Water Heater: A Great Idea for Professional Maintenance

Monday, August 26th, 2024

Our water heaters work very hard. Think about it, when was the last day you can remember that you didn’t need hot water from that system? It was probably the last time you were on vacation or even out of the house for a day, and it still probably kept water hot just in case you came back home.

These systems work tirelessly, and whether you’ve got a gas water heater or an electric one, you owe it to this reliable unit to get it maintained every once in a while. And yes, maintenance usually also involves the flushing of the system.

But why is water heater maintenance so important? For details we’ll get into down below, maintenance helps to reduce water heater repairs in Cedar Rapids such as leaks, sediment build-up, and corrosion. Let’s talk about scheduling this powerful service and avoiding some worst-case scenarios.

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Why Does My Water Heater Smell Like Eggs?

Monday, September 12th, 2022
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When it comes to caring for the appliances and systems in your home, one of the most important ones to think about is your water heater. After all, this is a system you rely on each and every day, and you really don’t want it to fail on you out of the blue. Of course, problems are a lot less likely if you have your water heater regularly maintained each year by qualified and experienced plumbers, such as the professionals on the Dalton team.

That said, whether you’ve been keeping up on maintenance or not, it’s a good idea to know about some of the warning signs that you might have a problem with your water heater. One of these signs is the smell of rotten eggs coming from the system. This smell is the result of a gas called hydrogen sulfide, and it can be hazardous if not addressed right away. Therefore, it’s important that you give us a call if you notice the odor. In the meantime, read on to learn how hydrogen sulfide can make its way into your water heater, and how to get rid of it.

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