Water Heater Services in Ingleside
The most common type of water heater is the traditional tank variety. Generally using gas or electricity, tank heaters warm up a large volume of water. Then they store that water and maintain its temperature for use throughout your home. Heaters of this type also include an anode rod in their tanks. This rod attracts impurities within the water, which helps protect the tank from corrosion.
Traditional water heaters come in a variety of sizes with larger home configurations usually requiring larger tanks. The downside to this is that you need a decent amount of space for the tank. It also means everyone in your home needs to be conscious of the hot water they use. Tank heaters need time to refill their tanks and heat the new water within. This also uses more energy, since the tank needs to constantly keep the stored water hot and ready for use.
Also, because the tank continuously holds a large volume of water, maintenance is key. Corrosion, lack of maintenance, and age can damage your tank. That harm can lead to leakage, which can then cause water damage to your home and belongings. Hire a plumber from Duane Blanton Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Cooling to flush out your tank and remove excess sediment once a year. Our plumbers can also recommend any other points for improvement, from insulation to tips about use.