What Steps are Involved in Changing a Gas Water Heater?

What Steps are Involved in Changing a Gas Water Heater?

Water Heater
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]1. Drain Your Tank The first thing that you need to do is shut off both the water and gas supply. Drain the water heater completely by attaching a garden hose to the drain valve. 2. Disconnecting the Gas and Water Lines Disconnect your gas and water supply lines attached to the water heater. Starting with the gas line, you can remove the lines by using pipe wrenches. The water lines can be removed above the tank using adjustable wrenches. 3. Detaching the Gas Exhaust Simply by removing the screws from the vent connected to the water heater, you’ll be able to detach the gas exhaust. Now, you’ll be able to remove the water heater. You can now install the new water heater in an area where you have 6…
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When Should I Have my Home Repiped?

When Should I Have my Home Repiped?

Repipe
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When Should I Have my Home Repiped? Sometimes, It Can Take Years For Rusty Pipes To Reach Their Tipping Point And Spring A Major Leak In Your Home. As soon as you notice any signs that the pipes in your home are rusting or have holes, you should consider a whole-home repipe; if you wait until the last moment, you will not only have to pay to repipe your home, but you may also have to pay to fix water damaged areas and replace any damaged furniture or valuable items. Also, if you plan on having your kitchen or bathroom remodeled, it’s especially important to repipe any rusty pipes to avoid costly damages to your new appliances. As a preventative measure, Plumbing Repair Experts offers both immediate and long-term…
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