Imagine you are at home relaxing. Suddenly, your ceiling caves in, and water floods everywhere! The reason? Your water heater burst. A burst water heater is a scary, messy event that can cause significant damage to your property. To help you understand and even prevent this disaster, our experts in water heater repair in Cedar Park, TX here at Kinsey Plumbing Services highlight the major causes of burst water heaters. Sediment Buildup Over time, minerals […]
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The Role of the Anode Rod
Water heaters are among the most essential appliances in the home. Water heaters provide households with hot water for showering, washing dishes, doing laundry, and more. Most homes either have either a traditional storage tank heater or a tankless water heater. If you have a traditional water heater, your system heavily depends on a component known as the anode rod. A professional plumber from Kinsey Plumbing Services can assist in repairing or replacing this vital […]
When Is Water Heater Draining Ideal?
Often referred to as “flushing,” water heater draining is something a plumber from Kinsey Plumbing Services can do for you if you don’t feel comfortable doing it yourself. It’s done to clear away sediment and debris from any parts that collect or transfer water. As for when it’s best to drain your water heater, here’s what we recommend. You Can’t Remember the Last Time It Was Done Whether you have a traditional or tankless water […]
Energy-Efficient Features of Tankless Water Heaters
When it comes time for a water heater replacement in your own home, you want to make sure you are investing in an energy-efficient model that will give you the most value for your dollar. Kinsey Plumbing Services can help you find a water heater that suits your home and budget as well as one that includes the following features. Total Expense You need to consider more than just the initial investment when it comes […]
What Causes Sediment Buildup?
Kinsey Plumbing Services understands how avoiding sediment buildup in your hot water heater’s tank will allow the heater to function at it’s best while extending the heater’s lifespan. A tankless water heater won’t have this problem, but avoiding issues in a tank begins by understanding what causes sediment to build up. Hard Water Hard water contains minerals such as calcium and magnesium. These minerals get trapped within the water heater’s tank where they can interfere […]