Water Heater Summer: What You Need To Know

Water Heater Summer: What You Need To Know

Water heaters are important for many reasons, At Landry Mechanical, we understand that your water heater provides hot water for baths, showers, dishwashing, laundry, and more! During the summer, water heater usage goes up putting stress on your system. Landry’s Plumbers are here to prepare you for Water Heater Summer: What You Need To Know.

 

Setting Your Water Heater Temperature

 

Proper water heater temperature can increase efficiency and keep you safe. Although preferences vary most water heater companies recommend setting your heater to 120 F (48.8 C). Setting your water heater temperature correctly saves you money and prevents overheating during the summer.

 

Water Heater Temperature Gauge
Adjusting your water heater to the proper temperature can prevent overloads and save you money!

Use Water Efficiently

 

Don’t waste water during the summertime. Consider taking shorter showers or installing low-flow fixtures. Avoid keeping faucets or spigots running as this increases your water usage.

Interested in a low-flow faucet for your bathroom or kitchen? “Just Call Landry” Landry’s Plumbers can install and repair bathroom and kitchen fixtures like low-flow faucets!

 

Low-Flow Faucets
Low-Flow Faucets can reduce water waste and your water bill!

Check For Leaks

 

Water heater leaks are a common issue especially on tank-type varieties. Small leaks can lead to reduced efficiency and water damage in your basement.

Run into any leaks? “Just Call Landry” Our Landry Plumbing experts can repair your water heater and get it running properly again.

 

Water Leaking From a Water Heater
Notice a leak like this one? Time to “Just Call Landry”

Schedule Regular Maintenance

Water Heaters need regular maintenance in order to run properly. During maintenance visits, Landry Plumbers can check for leaks, damage, rust, and other issues. Landry also offers water heater flushes that remove sediment build up extending the lifespan of your system.

 

Conclusion

Summer puts stress on your water heater. Landry is here to keep you comfortable this summer. It doesn’t matter if you’re in Worcester or Framingham, Landry’s got you covered.

With these tips you can reduce your energy bill and keep your water heater running smoothly.

Landry Mechanical We Take COMFORT in YOUR Comfort!

 

 

 

 

 

3 Water Heater Tips for the Holidays

The holidays are just around the corner, which means folks are analyzing their budgets, fixing and cleaning things around the house, and generally preparing for the winter season. We hope that you’ve got some fun plans on the horizon to really make this year’s holiday season a special one.

However, one unsung hero that doesn’t get much attention during this season is the water heater. Water heaters in Worcester County are required for modern living, whether it’s showering, dishwashing, or even doing laundry. And if you’ve got family or friends staying over for the season who have traveled a lot, it might be getting an extra workout.

We’d like our customers to be prepared for this extra heavy lifting, so we’ve designed a few tips that should help ease that burden and keep it working for the rest of the season without any hiccups. And if you encounter any problems, you can always call our team!

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Our Seasonal Water Heater Check-Up

Water heaters get used regularly, pretty much throughout the year. Hot water is a little more necessary during the wintertime, but we still have plenty of customers who take hot showers and run their dishwashers even during the summer. If that’s your preference, then more power to you!

However, just because you might use a water heater in Milford less often during the summer than you would in the winter, doesn’t mean you can forget about it. This is the same system that you’ll depend on in the coming months when temperatures begin to drop, so make sure you give it the attention it deserves.

Right now is the perfect time to invest in water heater maintenance, since it’s not on most people’s minds and our schedules are open for it. Then, when your water heater is adjusted, maintained, and inspected by a professional, it will be in perfect shape for the future.

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