Why is maintenance important?
The water heater is one of the most overlooked appliances in the entire home. Like anything else, the more you care for something, the longer it typically lasts. Such is true with your home's water heater. Routine inspections can also help detect issues before they become more harmful, and even save you from larger expenses. It's a little known fact that most water heater specialists recommend having your water heater inspected and even flushed out every six months to a year. Of course, this completely depends on the type of water heater in your home.
Traditional, storage tank, water heaters require much less maintenance than tankless. In fact, many times the only maintenance a storage tank water heater may need is a flushing every year or so. Flushing is one of the most simple methods of prolonging your water heaters life. Whether done at home or by a professional, flushing is the act of draining your hot water heater to clear it of sediment, build up, and mineral deposits.
Flushing is also a common practice for tankless water heater upkeep. However, it must be done even more frequently. For a tankless water heater, it is recommended to have a flushing every six months. This is due to the fact that blockages in tankless water heaters can be much more serious than those in regular tanks. Calcium, magnesium, or other mineral buildup can compromise the unit completely if left untreated. Being that the biggest advantage of a tankless water heater is it's lifespan, it's important to make sure it's running properly at all times.
Most tankless water heater providers, such as First Hour Water Heater Repair, provide their clients with a maintenance plan. These plans are scheduled visits for your water heater provider to stop by and perform routine maintenance on your water heater. As it is scheduled in advance, this relieves any pressure on the client to keep track of the time between inspections and keeps your water heater in the best shape possible.
For clients interested in subscribing to a annual or bi-annual maintenance plan, First Hour Water Heater Repair's process is as follows:
If you are interested in learning more about First Hour Water Heater Repair's suggested maintenance plan, click the button below to give us a call. We're always happy to speak with our customers and determine what works best for you and your home!
The water heater is one of the most overlooked appliances in the entire home. Like anything else, the more you care for something, the longer it typically lasts. Such is true with your home's water heater. Routine inspections can also help detect issues before they become more harmful, and even save you from larger expenses. It's a little known fact that most water heater specialists recommend having your water heater inspected and even flushed out every six months to a year. Of course, this completely depends on the type of water heater in your home.
Traditional, storage tank, water heaters require much less maintenance than tankless. In fact, many times the only maintenance a storage tank water heater may need is a flushing every year or so. Flushing is one of the most simple methods of prolonging your water heaters life. Whether done at home or by a professional, flushing is the act of draining your hot water heater to clear it of sediment, build up, and mineral deposits.
Flushing is also a common practice for tankless water heater upkeep. However, it must be done even more frequently. For a tankless water heater, it is recommended to have a flushing every six months. This is due to the fact that blockages in tankless water heaters can be much more serious than those in regular tanks. Calcium, magnesium, or other mineral buildup can compromise the unit completely if left untreated. Being that the biggest advantage of a tankless water heater is it's lifespan, it's important to make sure it's running properly at all times.
Most tankless water heater providers, such as First Hour Water Heater Repair, provide their clients with a maintenance plan. These plans are scheduled visits for your water heater provider to stop by and perform routine maintenance on your water heater. As it is scheduled in advance, this relieves any pressure on the client to keep track of the time between inspections and keeps your water heater in the best shape possible.
For clients interested in subscribing to a annual or bi-annual maintenance plan, First Hour Water Heater Repair's process is as follows:
- Checking Air Filters
- Inspecting Heating Coils
- Cleaning and Testing Drains
- Lubricating Moving Parts
- Tightening Loose Electrical Parts
- Checking Voltage on Motors
- Inspecting Heat Exchanges & Burners
- Inspecting Pilot Lights
- Checking & Adjusting Thermostats
- Examining Heat Anticipator Settings
- Checking Heat Exchange For Cracks or Damage
If you are interested in learning more about First Hour Water Heater Repair's suggested maintenance plan, click the button below to give us a call. We're always happy to speak with our customers and determine what works best for you and your home!
