By Paul F. P. Pogue
From Ask Angi
Some jobs around your home make you more comfortable; others fix what is broken. But some of the most important ones are maintenance tasks, the work that stops problems before they happen, or at least prevents little problems from becoming big ones.
Not all these tasks may apply to your home, but if you have these features, Angi experts and home pros recommend that you not skip these essential jobs.
Flush Water Heater Tank Once per year
National average: $200 If you have a traditional tank water heater, it builds up sediment over the months. The minerals occur naturally in all water, so they’ll inevitably settle at the bottom of your tank. This kind of buildup can harm your tank in many ways, by slowing down water flow, interfering with heating, and even leaks or bursts….