Water heater
maintenance is fairly straightforward, and many property owners in Phoenix know how to do the basics, such
as flushing the tank twice per year, checking the anode rod, and other aspects.
However, many property owners either do not know about or forget about the air
filter, which is often a black mesh ring circling the bottom of your water
heater. This air filter helps keep dust and other grime from getting into your
heater’s heating system. However, dust will build up on this filter, and this
reduces the air flow to your heater, creating a less efficient heater since
your heater requires air to ‘breathe’.
You should clean the filter each time you flush your tank. Cleaning your
filter only takes a few minutes and requires no special tools. Follow these
steps:
Turn Off Gas/Pilot Light
You do not
want any dust flowing up into your heater while you are cleaning, so shut off
the gas flow first.
Remove Filter
The filter is
kept in place with a simple catching mechanism. Find the catch mechanism, undo,
and remove from your heater’s bottom.
Clean
To clean your
filter, you can use compressed air to blow away the excess dust. If you don’t
have an air compressor, then lay out your filter on the ground, and then spray
with water until the dust is removed.
Dry
If you use
water to clean your filter, then hang your filter to dry, or wipe down with a
cloth.
Put Filter Back in Place
Once your
filter is dry, replace underneath your water filter by stretching around the
bottom, and then using the grasp mechanism to secure. Check on all sides to
ensure that your filter is sitting properly and without any gaps to allow dust
through.
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