Houston Water Heater Safety

Houston Water Heater Sales and Service

As an added safety precaution, most Houston water heaters come equipped from the manufacturer with a high temperature control switch. Should the water in the tank reach a predetermined temperature, the control switch will automatically shut the unit off. The unit will not resume normal operation until the homeowner manually resets the control switch. This feature can provide an added sense of safety and security for the homeowner.

A common occurrence with any hot water heater is the buildup of mineral sediments that can occur within the water heater tank. These minerals are present in regular tap water, and pose no health or safety risk to the homeowner. As the water sits in the tank, the heat can cause the minerals to separate out of the water and form sediments within tank. These sediments can build up on the walls and bottom of the tank, as well as on the heating elements that may be present inside the tank. You can flush the tank yourself or hire a plumber to help you with the task.