Indoor plumbing is essential to modern life. According to Comfy Living, 99% of homes in America are equipped with indoor plumbing. Practically everyone has access to cold and hot running water, and tankless water heater installation is a popular solution for generating hot water. While water heaters are generally reliable, they occasionally have problems that can be very stressful. Here are three problems you can avoid by tending to your water heater regularly.

1. Get Rid of the Tank

One of the most common problems with water heaters is related to the tank that holds the water. Tanks are metal. Metal corrodes over time, which often affects the bottom of the water heater tank. As the tank ages, the possibility that the bottom will leak is very high. An easy way to combat this potential threat is to get a tankless water heater. Without a tank, potential leaks are likely to be minor inconveniences instead of major problems.

2. Water Heater Maintenance Is Key

You can avoid many water heater problems by prioritizing regular maintenance. Repairing and replacing parts before they completely break down is an easy way to save the headache of dealing with no hot water. Parts like heating elements and anode rods don't last forever. Replacing them before they fail can save you a lot of stress.

Most people are unaware that there's a metal rod called an anode rod in every water heater tank. This rod is placed in water heater tanks to corrode to help to keep the tank from rusting. It would be best if you replaced these rods annually. Heating elements in your water heater may build up scale, making them inefficient. They also should be replaced when necessary. Tanks should be cleaned and flushed at regular intervals per the manufacturer's specifications, as well. Maintenance can make a huge difference to whether your water heater will continue to be reliable and efficient.

3. Don't Use a Water Heater That's Too Small for Demand

If you have a water heater that's too small to meet the demand of your household, you may be putting extra wear on that water heater. It'll need to run more than usual, so every potential problem is at a higher risk of happening. The right-sized water heater will reduce the risk of water leaks and part failures.

Regular water heater maintenance and tankless water heater installation can reduce many potential problems with traditional water heaters. Call Randy Marchbank Plumbing and Gas LLC today for more information or to learn more about the water heaters we install.