Water is heated within your water heater. Whether operated by electricity, oil And gas heating devices, the water heater is comprised of a heavy inner steel tank which can hold about 40 to 60 gallons of water. A pipe carrying cold water from the main water supply enters the tank.

The electric heating elements within the tank gradually heat the water. It is generally recommended that temperatures in home water heaters range between 120 to 140 degrees F (49 to 60 C). A thermostat allows you to control the water temperature at all times.

An outgoing pipe, or several pipes, carries the heated water from the heater to all relevant fixtures and appliances. A drain valve located at the base of the heater is used for draining the tank or for clearing away sediment. As a helpful preventive maintenance measure, it is recommended that you drain the tank once or twice a year.

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