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You've spent the day cleaning and fixing up your home, and now it's time to relax with a nice hot bath. You turn on the tap and start to fill up your tub—but then you take one look at the rusty-brown water pouring out of it, and you realize that relaxing isn't exactly going to happen tonight. Not only is rusty water gross, but if it continues for too long, then it can actually damage your pipes as well. That's why we're going over what causes this problem in the first place, as well as some solutions you can try out yourself before calling a plumber in Brighton in order to get rid of that rust once and for all!

Check the water heater.

If you've checked your tap and it's not the issue, there are a few other things you can do to narrow down the problem. First, check the temperature of your water heater. If it is set to below 120 degrees Fahrenheit, this may be causing your rusty water. The recommended temperature range for most homes is 120-130 degrees Fahrenheit. If you aren't sure how to adjust these settings on your own or just want an expert opinion before making any changes, call in a professional! Next, check the pressure of your water heater by turning off all sinks and toilets in your home and then opening up all faucets at once (including shower heads). Your goal is to get as much pressure as possible without leaking more than one drop per second from each faucet/shower head combo--this will help prevent wastefulness while also ensuring a smooth operation throughout every section of plumbing within a reachable distance (even if some parts aren't always working well enough!). If this doesn't seem high enough for what we're going for here, then try calling someone who specializes in hot water repair--they'll know exactly what's going wrong with our setup so let's hope they do since it isn't much else left we haven't tried yet!

Check the inside of your pipes.

You can also check the inside of your pipes. This may require crawling under a sink or running a snake through a pipe, but it's worth checking because it could prevent future corrosion. Check the pipes under your sink. If there is rust in them, use an anti-corrosion spray like CLR to clean and remove the rust from all surfaces of these pipes before turning on any water in them (or avoid doing so). Do this with all exposed pipes so that nothing gets damaged by rusty water after you fix your tap. Check behind your bathtub and toilet for leaks as well; you might need to call in an expert for help if you cannot reach them easily, but doing so will prevent mold growth on any exposed metal surfaces near where these leaks occur - which can lead to rusted pipes or faucets over time!

Clean the aerators on your sink faucets.

You can do this yourself. First, turn on your faucet and let the water run for a few minutes. Then unscrew the aerator from the top of your faucet using an adjustable wrench or channel lock pliers. Next, use a bottle brush to scrub out any sediment buildup inside the aerator—you may have to use some force as some sediment gets stuck in there! Finally, clean out any mineral deposits that have accumulated inside by running hot water through it for about ten seconds before reattaching it to your faucet and turning on the water again. The frequency with which you should clean an aerator depends on how often you use your sink: if there are heavy minerals in your local water supply (like calcium), then cleaning once every 6 months is recommended; otherwise, every 3-6 months should suffice.

Call a plumber

If you suspect the problem is a rusty tap, it's important that you call in an expert. A plumber will know what to do if the problem is not fixed permanently. The best way to avoid costly hot water repairs Brighton and replacement of your faucet are by getting one that's made of stainless steel or another material that won't rust.

Conclusion

If you have rusty water and none of the above fixes worked, it's probably time to call a plumber in Brighton. They will be able to tell you if there's a problem with your pipes or faucets and fix it right away.