Why ALL Water Heaters Build Up Sediment
You may be surprised to know every single Water Heater and Hot Water Tank accumulates a buildup of minerals constantly with use. This means without ever excavating the mineral buildup (aka sediment) and with enough time, your Water Heater can literally be filled to the brim with the equivalent of concrete!
If you have a 50-gallon Water Heater, that means it’s holding 50 gallons worth of sediment, not water. If you feel you’re running out of Hot Water faster than usual, this could be why.
I’ll cover this further in a later post but, 85% of the water in America contains enough dissolved minerals to be classified as hard water. Inside your water heater, heat causes those minerals to precipitate in the form of sediment. This sediment accumulates inside the Water Heater’s Tank. Water (H2O) is an excellent solvent, as it dissolves many minerals like Zinc, Calcium, and Magnesium.
It may surprise you to know that there is no difference between the mineral content of City Water and Well Water. If you think your Water Heater is safe from sediment buildup in city water, you’re sadly mistaken. Don’t fret! Let us serve you by booking a Water Heater renewal service for a price MUCH lower than replacing the clogging unit. Contact Crystal Clear today! Book a service here, and let Crystal Clear save your Water Heater.
