Sediment buildup shortening tank life
Why it happens here
Murdock's water carries dissolved minerals that settle out as sediment when the tank heats. Over a year or two, that layer insulates the bottom of the tank, overheats the steel, and speeds corrosion. Older Midport homes on original plumbing see it fastest.
Our approach
We flush the tank through the hose bib on every service call and recommend an annual flush for Murdock homes. If the sediment is already deep, we pull the tank and show you what came out before recommending replacement.