Kolter Homeowner Guide

Water Heater

Care and maintenance Locate and label each of the shutoff valves in your home. In the event of an emergency, this will reduce the likelihood of serious problems occurring. These appliances and fixtures likely have their own shutoff valves:

With routine maintenance, your water heater should provide hot water for many years.

The water heater works via a tube that carries cold water to the bottom of the tank. The water is heated there and then rises to the top of the tank, where other pipes carry it to different parts of your home. Water heaters control the temperature of the water and some have a knob that allows manual control of the temperature. If yours has one, set the water temperature between 120 and 130 degrees.

Bathtubs

Laundry rooms

Dishwashers

Fire sprinklers

Icemakers

Lawn irrigation system

Showers

Refrigerators

Sinks

Toilets

Water heaters

HOME TIP: Turn off the main water shutoff valve if you plan to be gone from your home for an extended period of time.

Care and maintenance Follow these tips for maintaining your home’s water heater.

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