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Male plumber flushing a residential water heater to improve performance and extend its lifespan for NWA C&S Plumbing.

Will Flushing My Water Heater Extend Its Lifespan?

Why Water Heater Maintenance Is So Important Your water heater works silently in the background, heating water every day for bathing, cooking, and cleaning. But like any appliance, it needs maintenance to operate efficiently. Over time, minerals in your water, especially calcium and magnesium, settle at the bottom of the tank and harden into sediment. […]

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Plumber inspecting sediment buildup inside a water heater tank to diagnose popping and rumbling noises at NWA C&S Plumbing.

Why Does My Water Heater Make a Popping or Rumbling Noise?

Understanding What’s Happening Inside Your Water Heater Your water heater is one of the hardest-working systems in your home. Whether you have a traditional tank or a modern tankless model, it heats water multiple times a day. Over time, naturally occurring minerals like calcium and magnesium from Northwest Arkansas’s hard water settle inside the tank.

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Water heater installed inside a building, showing a typical lifespan scenario by NWA C&S Plumbing

What Is the Average Lifespan of a Water Heater?

Understanding the Typical Lifespan of a Tank-Style Water Heater A water heater is one of the most relied-on systems in your home, working daily to provide hot water for showers, laundry, and cleaning. Like any appliance, it won’t last forever—but proper care can add years to its service life. On average, tank-style water heaters last

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Modern shower with plumbing issues such as low water pressure in a Fayetteville, AR home

What Causes Low Water Pressure in the Shower?

Why Water Pressure Matters A strong, steady shower is one of life’s simple comforts, but when water pressure drops, it’s frustrating and can signal deeper plumbing problems. Poor pressure doesn’t just affect comfort—it also impacts your water heater’s performance, increases shower time, and can indicate leaks or corrosion in your plumbing system. In Northwest Arkansas,

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Close-up of a dripping bathroom sink faucet being inspected for leaks by NWA C&S Plumbing

What Causes a Dripping Faucet and How to Fix It?

Why a Dripping Faucet Shouldn’t Be Ignored That steady drip from your kitchen or bathroom sink isn’t just irritating—it’s wasteful. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water per year. That’s water (and money) literally going down the drain. Beyond the cost, a leaking

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Professional plumber flushing a residential water heater to remove sediment buildup in Northwest Arkansas home

How Often Should You Flush Your Water Heater?

Why Flushing Your Water Heater Matters Your water heater works every day to deliver hot water for showers, laundry, and cleaning. Over time, minerals and debris in the water supply—especially in hard water regions like Northwest Arkansas—settle at the bottom of the tank. This sediment layer reduces your heater’s ability to warm water efficiently and

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Leaking pipe inside a wall showing early signs of a hidden water leak in a home

What Are the Signs of a Hidden Water Leak in Your Home?

Why Hidden Water Leaks Are a Serious Problem A small, unseen water leak may not seem urgent, but over time it can waste thousands of gallons of water and cause extensive property damage. What begins as a pinhole leak in a pipe inside your wall or under your floor can lead to structural issues, mold,

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