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With all the feasting and splurges of the festive season, the new year is upon us. While drafting your new year’s resolutions, make sure to put your plumbing system on top of your bucket list. Remember, water is life.

However, if not properly maintained it can cause damages beyond our fathomable imagination. Slab leaks, clogged drains, and flooded basements are just but a few of the many catastrophes that can happen.

At Benjamin Franklin of Fort Worth, we implore you to spare some time to address your plumbing system issues and look for comprehensive plumbing services.

Here’s are some of the new year’s resolutions that you may consider.

1.  Schedule Maintenance for Your Water Heater

Water heaters come in handy in Mansfield, TX, especially in those freezing winters. Everybody loves to take a warm shower or soak in a hot water bath. More importantly, we use hot water from our faucets to clean utensils and other water-related chores.

It would be a shame if you woke up one morning to realize that your water heater is not working. That’s why you need a comprehensive plumbing service company to help you inspect and maintain these crucial units. Professionals can detect and fix problems before they worsen.

Did you know that not all heaters problems call for professional? Sometimes, these units may be beyond saving, and need to be completely replaced. Old water heaters are energy inefficient and impact the environment negatively. If you wish to save an extra buck on your energy bill, ensure your water heaters are in tip-top condition.

On the other hand, there are other problems (heater tank-related) that can be solved by plumbing service easily. Never attempt to DIY plumbing problems as it may lead to further damages and more repair costs in the long-run.

Some of the signs on your water heater tank that require Benjamin Franklin professional plumbing service include:

  • Strange Rumbling and Other Funny Noises

Piped water contains sediments. With time these impurities build at the bottom of your heater tank. These sediments increase water’s boiling point. This is because they absorb some of the heat, which causes them to harden. They increase the water heater’s capacity and waste a lot of energy in the process. The harden sediments start producing rumbling and banging noises. As much as every water heater will produce some sound as the burner activates to heat water, strange unusual noises should be a cause of alarm. If the problem is not addressed in time you might run out of hot water in your house—not the nicest fact to know. The good news is that you can always contact a professional company in Mansfield, TX, to help you with the problem. The remedy to these problems involves cleaning the sediment in the tank and installing filters if need be. In extreme cases, the whole tank is replaced.

  • Water Leaks

Scientifically, when metal is heated it expands. The variation of changes in temperature may cause the metal to develop slight surface fractures. As the water expands in the heater tank it may start leaking through these fractures. If the problem is left unaddressed, it may cause damage to your utility closet and flooding of the basement just to mention a few. If you notice this problem, contact professional plumbing service in Mansfield, TX, to help you with heater tank repair or replacement. You should also have a professional inspect your water heater’s temperature to determine if it is the source of the problem. At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, we are more than happy to help.

  • Poor Water Quality

Rusty and dirty water may be a result of an old water heater tank. Moreover, sediments in these tanks compromise the quality of the water. Get professional plumbing service to help you clean the tank or replace it if need be.

2.  Schedule for Plumbing Inspection Regularly

Prevention is better than cure. It is cheaper to address a prospective plumbing issue before it happens than fixing it. It is also important to have a professional check your pipes to ensure they are functioning correctly. Hidden leaks ready to pop up should be the top of your concern during this crucial phase. Some of the crucial areas an inspector from a competent plumbing service company will help you with include: