The sediment settles in the water heater's tank from the minerals in the water. The buildup hurts the efficiency and the tank's life.
The sediment
The minerals settle at the tank's base over the years. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Boulder, the hard water is the source.
The sounds
The popping and the rumbling come from the sediment heating. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Boulder, the sounds are the sign.
The efficiency
The sediment insulates the water from the burner and wastes the energy. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Boulder, the waste is the cost.
The flush
The yearly flush clears the sediment from the tank. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Boulder, the flush is the fix.
The element
The sediment can bury the electric elements and overheat them. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Boulder, the element is the risk.
The lifespan
The sediment can shorten the tank's life without the flush. freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines In Boulder, the flush is the life.
The call
Flush the sediment out. Call 888-217-3585 and Boulder Plumber Connect will match you with a Boulder pro for the service.
Plumbing in Boulder: what to know
In Boulder, freezing winters and hard water are both common, and older homes often have aging supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Boulder County — from Louisville, Superior and Lafayette to ZIP codes like 80310, 80304, 80301 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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