diy home maintinance
Tips on How You Can Stop Drafts
We recommend that you contact our professionals to see where we can keep your home air-tight and prepared for the winter. We are fully insured, highly qualified, and all of our workmanship is guaranteed.
There are a lot of ways that you can fix leaky windows. Some examples:
- Use sealant foam around the edges
- Apply window insulation film
- Use snakes to manually stop air
- Hang heavy drapes around the windows
Top DIY Water Heater Maintenance Tips
Regular maintenance can extend the life of your water heater, improve efficiency, and help avoid unexpected breakdowns. Here are three simple tips homeowners can follow to keep their water heater in good shape:
1. Drain and Flush the Tank Annually
Over time, sediment and mineral buildup can settle at the bottom of your water heater tank, reducing efficiency and causing strange noises. To prevent this:
- Turn off the power (or gas) and cold water supply to the unit.
- Attach a garden hose to the drain valve and direct it to a safe location.
- Open the valve and let the tank drain fully, flushing out the sediment.
Tip: If you’re not comfortable handling this process or need a thorough flush, let the pros at Highland Home Services handle it safely for you.
2. Check the Temperature Setting
Setting your water heater’s thermostat to 120°F is ideal for energy efficiency and safety (THIS IS NC CODE). This temperature:
- Prevents scalding injuries.
- Reduces energy costs.
- Minimizes wear on the unit.
Most water heaters have a visible dial or control panel for adjustments. If you’re unsure where to locate it, our team can help!
Not Comfortable? Let the Pros Handle It!
While these tips can help keep your water heater in top shape, some maintenance tasks are best left to the experts. At Highland Home Services, our licensed and insured technicians provide professional water heater maintenance, repairs, and replacements to ensure your system runs safely and efficiently.
Contact us today to schedule your water heater service in Northern Durham—and let us take care of the hard work for you!
Customer Satisfaction
At Highland Home Services, we put our customers first. We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and ensure that they are satisfied with our work. Our goal is to build long-term relationships with our customers, based on trust, reliability, and excellent service.