The gas water heater's burner heats the tank below the flue. The burner's flame and the maintenance keep the unit efficient.
The burner
The burner sits below the tank and heats the water. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older buildings have aging supply and drain lines In New Brunswick, the burner is the heat.
The flame
The blue flame burns the gas cleanly and efficiently. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older buildings have aging supply and drain lines In New Brunswick, the flame is the sign.
The yellow
A yellow flame signals the incomplete burn and the issue. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older buildings have aging supply and drain lines In New Brunswick, the yellow is the warning.
The dust
The burner ports can clog with the dust and the debris. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older buildings have aging supply and drain lines In New Brunswick, the clean is the fix.
The vent
The flue carries the combustion gases out safely. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older buildings have aging supply and drain lines In New Brunswick, the vent is the safety.
The service
The yearly service cleans and checks the burner. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older buildings have aging supply and drain lines In New Brunswick, the service is the routine.
The call
Service the burner right. Call 888-217-3585 and New Brunswick Home Plumbing Co will match you with a New Brunswick pro for the check.
Plumbing in New Brunswick: what to know
In New Brunswick, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older buildings have aging supply and drain lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Middlesex County — from Highland Park, Milltown and South River to ZIP codes like 08901, 08904, 08850 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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