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https://www.menards.com Probably doesn't exist by you yet

http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-replace-water-heater-element.html Effect of hard-water WITH water-softener: Efficiency of gas and electric water heaters is unchanged over time when hard water is softened, however softened water corrodes anode rod and will reduce life of water heater unless anode rod inspected and replaced every 2 years. Once anode rod is 50-75% corroded, water heater tank begins to rust. This condition leads to leaking water heater which cannot be repaired. Rusted water heaters can rupture and cause massive damage as water runs until problem is discovered. Effect of hard-water with NO water-softener: Efficiency of gas heater drops 6-8% after two years > cleaning tank of sediment build-up will not restore full efficiency > however, regular flushing to prevent sediment maintains efficiency > Tankless gas heater will fail when pressure sensor clogs with sediment within 2-3 years depending on hardness of water > regular de-liming will not restore efficiency > softener and filter are required > Efficiency of electric heater stays at 99% until sediment reaches bottom element > cleaning tank and replacing lower element restores full efficiency > regular flushing to prevent sediment build-up also maintains efficiency

I worked for menards 90% of our sub contractors that come disagree with water softener unless you have well water city water it not needed

I worked for a plumbing store the worst item you can ever put with a tank is a softener most of the plumbers we've had did a 2 way line one to the softener and the other to the tank

It also depends on the type and any features it has My Bradford had a sediment separator and had to be flushed whenever if got full which would be once a year the Richmond I just bought last march has a seperator as well but it has a bigger drain valve than the old one I'm on the hunt for a 1/2 hot water hose

http://waterheatertimer.org/Clean-sediment-out-of-water-heater.html Water-softener reduces life of anode rod in gas and electric water heaters Water heater manual says: "Artificially softened water is exceedingly corrosive because the process substitutes sodium ions for magnesium and calcium ions. The use of water softener may decrease life of water heater tank." Six-year tanks come with 1 anode rod. Read manual. Generally, tanks with longer warranties come with 2 anode rods. Pick your poison now fox

I never had a water softener and mine lasted 18 years were as the standard age is 8 to 12 The only thing I had done to it every year is a flush and fill but that's only because the city keeps replacing water mains and fire hydrants Flush the water line to remove any sediment 🙄💢

Whole house sediment catcher will be a good investment Since the water line hook up for the tank comes from the main line the catcher can help lighten the tank by catching sediment from the city when they do any pipe replacements

Just out of curiosity but what water system do you have? City or well water?

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