One of the most important ways a homeowner can make sure to keep their home and those who live in it healthy is by making sure to keep the home clean and as germ free as possible. Having a good supply of heated water is essential in this as hot water can not only make cleaning easier but it also can kill a variety of bacteria and other types of germs. Because of these factors it is essential to make sure an Oregon OH Water Heater is working properly at all times. If it is not, then the homeowner will want to contact a repair company as soon as possible.
Generally, the first sign of problems with a water heater can be when the unit stops producing hot water. When this happens, it can make many tasks in the home more difficult to perform and so a repair person will need to be contacted as soon as possible to try to correct the problem.
Since many times the reason a water heater will stop producing heated water can be due to a problem with the external systems it needs to operate, one of the first things a technician will want to do is to check the lines carrying water, electricity and/or gas to the unit. These will be checked to ensure they have not been turned off or damaged in some way, which might prevent the unit from working.
If the systems powering the unit are in good order, a repair person will want to inspect the components used in actually heating the water in an Oregon OH Water Heater. On a gas unit, this would include elements such as the pilot, pilot control valve, thermocouples and burners. An electric unit only uses heating elements. These elements can often wear out or may be faulty and can be easily replaced if they are causing the problems.
Should these elements not be the problem, the technician from a repair company, such as Atlas Heating Co Oregon OH will then want to check the condition of the water inside the tank. This can be done by attaching a hose to the drain valve and letting some of the water drain into a bucket. If the technician notices a good amount of mineral deposits or sediment in the water, he or she will want to flush the unit to see if this will not fix the problem.
