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How To Replace Your Water Heater

By Hedrick Lepsch


Summer is on its way out now, but that doesn't mean that there won't be several hot days in the near future to keep you busy with. If your AC goes out at any time during this time, consider looking at it yourself first to see if it's something simple you can fix before calling an air conditioning repair man in Salt Lake City.

1. Purchase a New Water Heater Go out to a warehouse store and pick up your new heater. There are different fuel types, mainly gas and electric. It is much easier to stick with the same fuel for your new water heater otherwise you will be looking at a renovation that goes beyond just the heater. If you would like to change the size of the water heater make sure that there will be clearance with the surrounding walls where the old one is installed. Try taking some measurements of the space before you head into the store. When brining it home make sure to rent a dolly and have a second person with you to help move it. Changing the heater is not worth injuring yourself. If you feel this may be the case it is probably better to find a professional water heater and furnace installation company.

These conditions bring humidity to Salt Lake City and with that humidity the summer time weather can bring some unexpected damages to Salt Lake City homes. Some of these damages that can occur to homes during the summer include damages from mold, pests, flooding, and the heat itself. One of the most common damages that can happen during the summer time is damage to the home's air conditioning unit.

3. Turn off the Valves Shutoff your home's main water valve as well as the shutoff valve on the cold water pipe to your water heater. If you have a gas heater turn off the gas at your supply pipe, your tank, or the main shutoff valve of your home. If it is an electric water heater flip the circuit breaker to cut off any electricity.

If you're still not getting anything it will likely need the help of a professional of air conditioning repair in Salt Lake City. If the fan is working though and it's simply not cooling, then there's probably difficulty in the condenser (outdoor unit)/air handler (indoor).

Mold growth in the home is a serious and potentially damaging occurrence, but this too can be prevented or remedied by the homeowner themselves if they are aware of the situation. A homeowner can help protect their home by making sure that their home is properly ventilated.

Having a properly ventilated home will help to cut down on the conditions that promote mold growth. If mold growth has already been spotted in the home, a homeowner can take steps to eradicate the mold spores by washing the mold from the surfaces of their home using a bleach and water solution. Other summer time damages to a home that can affect a home in Utah is the infestation of pests. Summer time weather promotes the prevalence of pests and therefore the likelihood of an infestation in the home.

Assuming that you don't though, it's best to call someone who does to try to get this sorted out, especially if it's something as simple as a thermostat to be replaced. Your thermostat controls your heater as well and you'll need that soon too. The sooner you fix the AC; the better off the machinery will be in the future too.




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