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Water heaters handle water on a constant basis, from the time they are installed to the time they need to be replaced. Being constantly exposed to water makes rust less of a possibility and more of an unavoidable reality. So, how does your water heater avoid becoming a rusted out shell within a couple years of installation? The answer to this is a part to the water heater that is called the anode rod.

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What is an Anode Rod?

An Anode rod is a long cylindrical metal rod that is typically made from a combination of magnesium and/or aluminum that is deposited around a steel wire core. The anode road is inserted into the hot water heater storage tank, where it will slowly degrade over time. As long as the anode rod is degrading within the tank, the tank lining will be protected from the effects of rust. This is due to the process that is called electrolysis. The metals that make up the anode rod will attract ions that normally form rust in iron and steel. These ions are what causes the anode rod to degrade over time also. Unfortunately, the protection the anode rod provides to the hot water heater tank is not a permanent solution.

Eventually the anode rod will degrade over time to the point that it will not be able to sufficiently attract the ions in order to prevent rust from occurring within the hot water heater tank. When this happens, the rod will need to be replaced in order for hot water heater tank to continue to be protected from the effects of rust. A water heater tank with an expended anode rod is no better off than one without an anode rod at all. This is just one of the many reasons you should always schedule to have maintenance performed on your water heater at least once per year. The plumbing technician will inspect the anode rod to check on its viability and if need be have it replaced.

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Annual Plumbing Maintenance

Having your homes hot water heater and for the matter of fact, the home’s entire plumbing system inspected on an annual basis is a wise choice. If you do not already participate in a program such as this with your local plumbing company then you should seriously consider doing so. Water leaks can possibly cause very expensive damage to your home if not caught in time and can be very disastrous to not only the home but the foundation to the home also.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing offers annual plumbing maintenance programs for our residential and commercial clients. If you would like to learn more about what these annual plumbing maintenance programs entail then do not hesitate to give us a call. One of our team members will be more than happy to assist you and answer all of your questions that you may have about our maintenance program. Give Benjamin Franklin Plumbing a call today to speak with one of our professional and courteous Arlington Plumbers today to see how we can assist you with all of your plumbing related problems and needs.

About Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Arlington, Texas

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Arlington, TX has professional Arlington plumbers servicing Fort Worth and surrounding areas. Our experienced, courteous and friendly plumbers provide on time plumbing related services to not only Arlington but surrounding areas also. If you are in need of a professional plumber that you can count on for plumbing repairs, maintenance and / or installation then you can count on us at Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Arlington, Texas.

Ben Franklin Plumbing is a leader in the field for plumbing related repairs. We are also one of the most trusted plumbing service brands in the industry with high standards of service that you can rely on. When you contact us you can rest assured knowing that you are receiving the best Arlington plumbers. Our commitment to service and excellence is reflected in our stone solid A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. If you have a plumbing related problem in your home or business and you need help, do not hesitate to contact us today. Our professional, courteous and friendly Arlington plumbers will be more than happy to assist you and answer any of your questions and schedule an appointment with you to assess the plumbing related problem and resolve it at your earliest convenience. Give Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Arlington, Texas a call today if you are looking for professional Arlington plumbers. If there’s any delay, it’s you we pay^®