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What if you could monitor and control your home’s water flow from anywhere using your smartphone or tablet? Fortunately, such a solution exists: Smart water monitoring systems for your plumbing!
We may have mentioned it once or twice on our site, but it’s worth reiterating: the primary claim against homeowner’s insurance policies is water damage from leaks. Ruptured water heater tanks, which hold up to seventy gallons of water, and water supply lines delivering twenty gallons per minute are the most common sources of catastrophic leaks. It’s challenging to overstate how rapidly water damage can occur during severe leaks, underscoring the importance of promptly stopping the water flow once a leak is detected.
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Furthermore, investing in a water leak detection system not only protects your property but also provides peace of mind by allowing you to respond promptly to potential leaks, minimizing the risk of extensive damage.
Integrating smart home technology into your water management system can enhance efficiency and reduce water waste, contributing to environmental sustainability efforts.
Integrating smart home technology into your water management system can enhance efficiency and reduce water waste, contributing to environmental sustainability efforts.
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How do I know if it's time to replace my water heater?
While it’s best to get the opinion of a licensed, experienced water heater service in Salt Lake City when evaluating whether it’s time for a new water heater, there are some signs and symptoms you can look for to help determine if your water heater needs some attention:
• Is your water heater making a ‘clunking’ , ‘popping’ or ‘grinding’ noise?
As your water heater gets older, sediment from minerals in your water collects at the bottom of the storage tank. As that layer of sediment repeatedly heats and reheats, it gels together and becomes thicker, displacing more and more of the water you are trying to heat. The water in the tank is pushed up and away from the bottom of the tank, and as this sediment layer meets the metal tank, it causes the sound.
• Does it take longer to get hot water at your tap, or have you noticed that your water is just not as hot as it used to be?
Decreasing efficiency is a sign that it’s time to replace your water heater. When water is not able to collect at the bottom of the tank because of excessive sediment build-up, it takes a lot more energy and time to heat the water in the tank.
If your showers are taking longer to heat up in the morning, or the hot water doesn’t last as long as it used to, it’s probably a good idea to call in the water heater in Salt Lake experts, Salty Plumber Company.
• Is there water leaking from your water heater? Is there water on the floor around the base of your water heater?
This increased heating period means a longer time that the metal sides of the tank are expanding. The leak stops when the metal of the tank cools down and contracts. This can give a homeowner a false sense of security that the tank is not leaking.
If you notice water in the same spot around your tank MORE THAN ONCE, call on Salty Plumber Company to diagnose your water heater needs, and explain exactly what you need to get everything flowing again…
What kind of water heaters are available?
Tank-style water heater
Conventional water heater
The current standard of course, is the tank-style water heater. It has been in existence since the late-1890’s. This type of unit relies on either an electric or gas powered element to heat a 35-70-gallon tank of water. A constant minimal temperature needs to be maintained so that hot water is always available.
Tank-style water heaters generally have a life expectancy of 8 – 12 years.
Tankless water heaters
Use gas powered or electric heating elements that incoming cold water passes over a series of. The water coming into your home is instantly heated and sent to your taps. There is no waiting for a large storage tank to fill up with hot water. This method allows tank-less heaters to provide a constant supply of hot water. These water heaters are often referred to as “on-demand” water heaters.
The one downside to a tankless water heater if you have a large house, or have more than one person showering in your home at once, or if you’re running the dishwasher and a hot bath at the same time, you may notice the water isn’t getting nearly as hot. This situation is easily remedied by adding an additional water heater to provide more hot water during peak demand times in your home.
Tankless water heaters generally has a life expectancy of 10 – 15 years.
If your hot water heater is making an awful grinding sound, is leaking, or you just want to have it inspected and evaluated by one of our water heater services in Salt Lake City experts give Salty Plumber Mike a call today. We’re on The Way.
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