Water Heater Maintenance: Protect Your Home with SERVPRO of Grand Prairie
3/7/2025 (Permalink)
Your water heater works hard to keep hot water flowing for showers, dishes, and laundry. But without regular care, it can become a source of costly water damage. At SERVPRO of Grand Prairie, we’re experts in preventing and repairing water-related disasters. Here’s how to maintain your water heater and how we can help if trouble strikes.Why Maintenance MattersA neglected water heater risks sediment buildup, corrosion, or pressure issues, all of which can lead to leaks or tank failure. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends annual checkups to extend its life and efficiency. Skip this, and you might face flooded floors or ruined belongings—problems we see too often at SERVPRO.Key Maintenance TipsKeep your water heater in top shape with these steps:
- Set the Right Temperature
Adjust it to 120°F (49°C) to save energy and reduce strain on the tank. Higher settings can wear it out faster. - Flush the Tank Yearly
Sediment settles inside, lowering efficiency and risking damage. Turn off the power or gas, attach a hose to the drain valve, and flush the tank to remove debris. - Test the Pressure Relief Valve
This safety feature prevents explosions by releasing excess pressure. Lift the lever briefly each year (with a bucket ready) to ensure it works. If it fails, call a pro. - Check for Leaks
Regularly inspect around the base for puddles or rust. Small leaks can signal big problems—like a failing tank ready to burst. - Insulate Pipes
Add insulation to hot water pipes to improve efficiency and prevent freezing in colder months.
When Disaster Strikes: SERVPRO of Grand Prairie to the RescueEven with the best care, water heaters can fail. A small leak can quickly escalate, soaking carpets, warping wood, or fostering mold. That’s where SERVPRO of Grand Prairie steps in. Our team is available 24/7 to handle water damage emergencies. We use advanced equipment—like industrial-grade pumps and dehumidifiers—to extract water, dry your home, and prevent further harm. Whether it’s a burst tank or a slow drip gone unnoticed, we’ll restore your property fast.We also help with insurance claims, working directly with your provider to ease the stress. Our goal? Get your home back to normal, like it never happened. Plus, we can advise on post-repair maintenance to avoid future issues.Take Action TodayDon’t wait for a water heater failure to act. Schedule a yearly checkup with a plumber and follow these tips to keep it running smoothly. If disaster does strike, trust SERVPRO of Grand Prairie to clean up the mess. Call us anytime—day or night—for expert water damage restoration. Your home deserves the best protection, and we’re here to deliver it.
Chance of scattered downpours
7/31/2018 (Permalink)
DAILY TROPICAL UPDATE: Tropical moisture coming to Houston this weekend
Meteorologist Travis Herzog says there are no tropical threats to the Gulf over the next five days as more dust from Africa blows across the Atlantic basin.
A pocket of moisture over the northwest Caribbean Sea and southeast Gulf will blow right into Texas this weekend, bringing a chance for scattered downpours.
July will end on a quiet note in the Atlantic, but Travis says historically over 90% of all hurricane activity occurs after August 10th.
Hurricane season ends the last day of November, but it typically winds down for Texas by mid-October as fall fronts cool off the Gulf and steer storms toward Florida and the Atlantic Ocean.http://abc13.com/weather/daily-tropical-update-tropical-moisture-coming-to-houston-this-weekend/3548191/ SERVPRO of Grand Prairie is here 24/7 365 to serve you with all of your restoration needs. Call SERVPRO of Grand Prairie at 972-602-1112.
Happy Birthday Cindy!
8/18/2017 (Permalink)
Happy Birthday Cindy
We would like to wish Cindy Soto a very Happy Birthday! Thank you for all your hard work and for being such a pleasure to work with. Cindy has been with our company for 1 year. She is a very valuable employee and is always ready to help. We are very excited to announce that we will have a new SERVPRO baby soon, Baby A will be here before we know it!
About SERVPRO of Grand Prairie
SERVPRO of Grand Prairie specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.
Are you excited about the total Eclipse?
8/18/2017 (Permalink)
What is a Total Eclipse?
A TOTAL ECLIPSE happens when the moon completely covers the sun. Here, the observer is standing under the umbral shadow of the moon. In a total solar eclipse, the sun’s outer atmosphere can be seen.The brighter stars and the planets come out. Animals change their behavior. Birds and squirrels nest. Cows return to the barn. Crickets chirp. There is a noticeable drop in both light level and air temperature. It is an eerie feeling. Totality can last for no more than about seven and a half minutes but is usually less than three minutes long.
SAFETY:
Looking directly at the sun is unsafe except during the brief total phase of a solar eclipse (“totality”), when the moon entirely blocks the sun’s bright face, which will happen only within the narrow path of totality (https://go.nasa.gov/2pC0lhe (link is external)).
The only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as “eclipse glasses”.
THE PATH, WHO CAN SEE IT:
You can see a partial eclipse, where the moon covers only a part of the sun, anywhere in North America. To see a total eclipse, where the moon fully covers the sun for a short few minutes, you must be in the path of totality. The path of totality is a relatively thin ribbon, around 70 miles wide, that will cross the U.S. from West to East. The first point of contact will be at Lincoln Beach, Oregon at 9:05 a.m. PDT. Totality begins there at 10:16 a.m. PDT. Over the next hour and a half, it will cross through Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and North and South Carolina. The total eclipse will end near Charleston, South Carolina at 2:48 p.m. EDT. From there the lunar shadow leaves the United States at 4:09 EDT. Its longest duration will be near Carbondale, Illinois, where the sun will be completely covered for two minutes and 40 seconds.
For more information about this phenomenon click on this link: https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/eclipse-who-what-where-when-and-how
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