How to Protect Your Hot Water Tank from Bursting

Timely professional maintenance not only ensures quality performance and long life of your hot water tank but also prevents it from bursting. Therefore, you should never take its maintenance for granted. You should have your traditional water tank examined every winter before you start using it and checked to see if it needs hot water tank repairs.

This blog will discuss the major reasons for a hot water tank burst and the ways you can use to protect it.

Reasons Fora Hot Water Tank Burst

Mineral Deposit Build Up

Over time, thick layers of mineral deposits take place on the surface of the tank. The sediment layer works as an insulating factor, making the water heating process time-consuming, causing overheating, and deteriorating the water tank. You also notice strange noises of popping or knocking.

Internal Water Pressure

When water is heated, a pressure is built up inside the tank, which is released by a safety valve attached to the tank. If that process ceases for any reason and the extra pressure is not released, your water tank will burst.

Gas Leak

If you are using gas as fuel for your water tank and the gas is leaking from anywhere, then it can be disastrous. Be on the watch for a gas leak.

Ways to Protect Your Water Tank from Bursting

As we have already advised you to go for an annual inspection of the heater before using it, we are going to share some more ways to avoid water tank burst.

Don’t Take Flushing, Repairs, or Installations for Granted

Many people try their hands at installation, flushing, and small repairs, considering them easy, but you must not undertake them unless you are a water tank expert. Trying your hands without the right knowledge and tools can be an expensive mistake. A professional has the required training and experience, and they will do everything accurately, leaving no probability of any problem due to wrong installation, flushing, or repairs.

Keep Checking Your TPR Valve Frequently

Keeping an eye on the TPR valve will avoid any probability of the TPR valve malfunctioning, which can lead to a burst. How can you check it? You should flip the lever and then put it back. If you notice some water has been released, then the valve is working fine.

Reduce the Temperature

You should lower the temperature of your water tank. You should set it to 125° F. Setting it for a higher temperature – more than 130° F - can cause scalding burns in addition to damaging your water tank.

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