As you may be aware, Adelaide’s winters can be particularly harsh. Preparing your home for the colder fall and winter months is important for a variety of reasons, from below-zero temperatures to feet of snow.
Mostly because keeping your home’s plumbing system in good working order will ensure that you have access to clean, safe to drink water and that your water heater will provide you with comfortable hot water in Adelaide and that too whenever you need it.
Here are some maintenance tips to get your water heater ready for temperatures in fall and winter.
Replace your HVAC filter
You should replace your HVAC filter every season as a general rule. Your filter gathers dust, dirt, allergens, dander, and other particles during the autumn, and by the end of the season, it is clogged and unable to filter your air as effectively as it should. To breathe the cleanest air possible, find out what kind of filter your unit needs and pick one up at your local hardware or home improvement store.
Prepare your vents/registers
Before using your heater, our heater maintenance company recommends dusting the vents or registers in your home. This will remove any excess build-up that may have accumulated in your air. Also, double-check that nothing is blocking the airflow from your vents and that they are fully open.
Remove nearby objects
Remove any objects that are near or on top of your radiator before turning it on. Boxes, furniture, storage containers, and other items fall into this category. Keep in mind that having an object nearby increases the risk of a fire, so keep yourself and your family safe.
Cover up your condenser
If you have a traditional HVAC system, get a cover for your air conditioning condenser (the unit outside). By covering it for the winter, you can prevent ice from forming inside and damage from hail, tree branches, debris, and other factors. Heat pumps are special, but don’t cover them if your HVAC system is one.
Turn up the thermostat
Make sure your heater is working properly before you start using it on a regular basis by turning it on and testing it. After you’ve set your thermostat to “heat,” wait about a minute. You can hear the unit turn on and feel warm air blow around you. Allow your unit to heat for a few minutes before using it.
Examine the Anode Rod
The anode rod is responsible for keeping the water in your tank clean by attracting corrosive elements such as dirt and minerals. However, as with most things, it will eventually wear out as a result of age.
As a result, inspecting the anode rod before winter is critical. Make sure the rod is replaced if there are any issues with it. If it doesn’t, you could end up with a water heater that’s overflowing with dirty water.
Now is the time to make a service appointment if you’re experiencing any of these water heater problems.
