Water Heater Maintenance

Water Heater Maintenance Service

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Water Heater Maintenance, All Makes & Models

Regular hot water heater maintenance will extend the service life of your unit whether is it your hot water tank, boiler or tankless water heater. All of these appliances need attention at least once a year. If you are not comfortable doing this yourself, call us to set up an appointment for home service.

We provide regular maintenance for traditional hot water tanks, electric water heaters and boiler systems. When a gas water heater tank is showing signs of rust, or leaking from the bottom, maintenance is not what you're looking at.

Over time, sediment can settle to the bottom of a gas hot water tank, reducing its efficiency or even leading to failure. An annual water tank flush is important for clean water and help keep it operating at peak efficiency, no matter how many gallons of water it holds. Flushing a hot water tank goes a long way for an electric water heater tank too as it helps keep the unit clean, which helps prolong the heating elements efficiency.

Performing an annual flush and gas heater maintenance ensures it is safe and running at peak energy-efficiency. If your hot water heater is not working as expected, call for an appointment to have us service the unit. When all is working as expected family worries fade away.

If you have found any water leaks, tank corrosion, or it has been awhile since it was last serviced it is due for service.

Hot Water Heater Maintenance Cost

To find our fee schedule, please look at our rates page. Rates apply to everything including tankless water heater maintenance cost. When speaking with one of our specialists you'll probably come to the same conclusion we have that a regular water heater maintenance schedule will save headaches and money. For you handymen out there, here is a water heater maintenance diy list.

Manufacturers Short List

Navien tankless water heater maintenance
Rinnai tankless water heater maintenance
Rheem tankless water heater maintenance
John Wood water heater maintenance

Gas Water Heater Maintenance Check List

Pressure Relief Valve Test

The pressure relief valve can be tested by simply lifting and releasing the tab on the valve. It will release water when the tab is up and should stop when down. If it is not working you'll need to repair it with a new valve.

Flush the System

As mentioned above a water heater maintenance flush should be performed annually by draining the tank completely to reduce sediment buildup and extend service life. If you are unsure where the drain valve is we'll be happy to show you when on site for a service call.

Anode Rod Inspection

For this task, drain some of the water, undo the hex head, then inspect the thickness and coating of the sacrificial anode rod. If you don't have the right tools and don't know exactly what to look for, it is highly recommended to call a professional.

Insulation

This is an extra step you can take to help preserve heat. You can wrap the storage tank with an insulation blanket and you can also wrap the water lines. Be careful to cut openings in the blanket for protrusions like the temperature control, pressure relief valves, gas valve, cold water line and other components.

Tankless Water Heater Maintenance

Descale

Descaling involves flushing a tankless heater system with an approved cleaning solution of watered down vinegar. You need to prepare it by turning off the gas or electricity and closing the water valves. Purge the system and then flush with your prepared solution. This task is usually done by a professional, but can be done yourself if you understand all the steps involved.

Temperature Settings

Water temperature for your home should be set at recommended levels to kill bacteria and for optimal delivery of heated water. Recommendations are between 120 and 140 degrees for the hot water pipes depending on who you agree with. OSHA or the Environmental Protection Agency. There are other safety devices you can call and ask us about if you are in doubt.

Call us

Most people prefer to have a heating professional handle this for them. We recommend an annual home service call. If you would like to join our hot water heater maintenance program, this will get done on schedule every year.

Boiler System Tips

System Flush

Boilers use a special fluid to circulate heat through pipes to heat zones. This type of system needs to be flushed every year as a preventative measure.

Monthly Check

Look at vent piping, temperature setting, relief valve discharge, look at fittings for signs of leakage and the drain trap for blockages.

Quarterly Check

Take a visual inspection of all pipes for signs of leakage and look to see if the burner flame has changed. If the flame looks different you need to take action to correct the problem.

Annual Checklist

Inspect the heat exchanger, ensure all connections and wiring is intact, look at the condensate system, clean and flush the system, check the burner assembly and the ignitor, look at the ventilation for corrosion or blockages and check to see there is nothing blocking the air inlet and lastly, check the control settings to see they are working as expected.

If you are not comfortable taking care of this, we will be happy to set up a maintenance schedule for you. A safe boiler provides you with many years of trouble free service.