Hot Water Tank Simple Periodic Maintenance

Make it a habit to look around the heater, the vent piping, and the hot and cold water pipes. Do not allow any material to be piled up against the heater. Do not place any object on top of the vent pipes.

Every 3-6 months or as necessary:

• Clean lint from blower (for power-vent tank), top of the hot water tank

Once per year:

• Inspect the vent system

• Burner operation and Inspection

• Combustion Chamber for Scalling or sooting

• Temperature-Pressure Relief Valve test

• anode Rod Inspection

• Flush a pail of water from heater drain valve, once per year

If any deficiencies or abnormalities are encountered during these inspections; call a qualified service technician.

If you are not comfortable performing these maintenance tasks yourself, it is best to hire a qualified professional.

Note: Flood damage to a water heater tank may not be readily visible or immediately detectable. however, over a period of time a flooded water heater will create dangerous conditions which can cause death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. contact a qualified installer or service agency to replace a flooded water heater. Do not attempt to repair the unit until it must be replaced.