Fall may have just begun but for many Denver residents, the change in season also signals that it’s time to start making holiday preparations. While decorating your home and yard is a great place to start, you still want to show some TLC to the interior of your home and the appliances you use daily. One of those appliances that many homeowners forget about until it breaks is the water heater. Whether you have a tankless water heater or a storage tank system, getting it tuned up before the holidays is always a good idea. Here’s why.

Keeps It Running When Guests Are There
Few things are more inconvenient than losing hot water when your house is full of guests. It can take the joy out of the holidays and leave everyone feeling less comfortable. By scheduling a tune-up with your water heater repair technician before the holidays are in full swing, you’ll know that the water heater can handle that extra use with ease. Your technician can repair any minor problems before they turn into major issues and keep your system running the way it should when you have double the number of people as normal taking showers each day.

Helps Lower Your Utility Bills
All that increased usage during the holidays can wreak havoc on your utility bills and force you to spend far more than you should. When you schedule a tune-up for your water heater, you’ll ensure that everything is working as efficiently as possible. Your technician can make any necessary adjustments to the system to ensure that it’s working as intended and not using more energy than needed. This can save you on utility costs both during and after the holidays.

Reduces Your Risk of a Plumbing Emergency
One of the biggest benefits of routine tune-ups is that it ensures that your water heater is in good working order and doesn’t have any underlying issues that may lead to major breakdowns. That means you’ll reduce your risk of experiencing a major plumbing emergency during the holidays. While it’s possible to schedule emergency repairs, doing so can be expensive and finding a technician that’s available can be difficult. With a routine tune-up before the holidays, you’ll spare yourself the headache of unexpected breakdowns and emergency appointments.

Preserves Your Water Heater’s Lifespan
Tune-ups aren’t just about saving money. They also keep your water heater running in peak condition for as long as possible. That means you’ll be able to keep your system for as long as possible. You’ll save money by not having to buy a new water heater prematurely, but you’ll also reduce your carbon footprint. You’ll keep excess waste out of the landfill and  

Schedule Your Tune-up in Time for the Holidays
It’s never too soon to think about your water heater’s overall condition. That’s why it’s key to make scheduling a tune-up a part of your holiday preparations. If you’re planning on having guests over for Thanksgiving, schedule your tune-up several weeks before to ensure that your technician has time to make any necessary repairs. 

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