tankless water heater
Yearly Tankless Water Heater Service
Tankless water heaters require yearly cleaning (descaling/flush) is a big deal for performance and lifespan – especially if you’ve got hard water. This photo shows a cold inlet water filter clogged due to lack of maintenance. If you haven’t had your tankless water heater serviced within the last year, give us a call!
Tankless Water Heater Service / Annual Flush
Are you having problems with your tankless water heater?
Does your tankless water heater need service? Did you know that its recommend that you service / flush your tankless water heater annually?
Here is a breakdown of the service that we recently did to get this tankless water heater working properly:
- Unit tear down: A full tear down was required for this unit to inspect internal components for wear, corrosion or building and ensuring nothing is overlooked.
- Burner replacement: The burners on this unit were worn out or damaged which is why it was necessary to replace them to restore proper heating functionality. If the burners in your unit are in good condition we would then do a burner cleaning. Over time, burners get clogged with soot, mineral build up or debris. Cleaning them will improve efficiency and performance.
- Secondary burner chamber flushing: This chamber can collect sediment, especially in areas with hard water. Flushing it will help prevent blockages and keep the unit running smoothing.
- Flushing unit: The filters can also cause a build up of sediment and debris which is why it’s important to keep them clear and flowing by using our approved descale solution.
It’s important to get your tankless water heater serviced annually to avoid any damages and to keep it functionally efficiently. If you haven’t scheduled your annual service please give Craig Johnson Plumbing a call to make sure your water heater is working properly.
Water Heater Upgrade
Upgrading your water heater to a tankless is a great move, especially if you’re looking to save on energy and space.
We recently just upgraded a 50 gallon traditional water heater to a more efficient, tankless water heater. The demand on this home required 2 Rinnai tankless water heaters to keep up with 5 bathrooms. Rinnai tankless water heaters are known for their efficiency and ability to provide endless hot water, which is a huge plus especially for a larger home. The 2 tankless are linked together and run simultaneously without running out of hot water.
I mean look at all of this extra space! If you’re interested in upgrading your water heater, please call Craig Johnson Plumbing!
Water Heaters during the cold weather
Did you realize that with the colder weather water heaters generally work harder because of the incoming water being colder which requires the water heater to use more energy to reach desired temperature.
To make sure you maintain hot water through the winter and the holidays it’s important to stay up to date on maintenance.
Flushing and maintaining your water heater are recommended to be done every year. This is done on both, tankless and traditional tank water heaters. While we are flushing the water heater, we are also making sure that everything is working properly.
Insulating your water heater could help minimize heat loss.
Water heaters last on average 10-12 years. If your water heater is on the older side, has started leaking either at the top or the bottom, or is no longer providing hot water it may indicate that it’s time for a replacement. Tankless water heaters are more efficient as they are on demand heaters.
If you are experiencing any issues, please give us a call and we will troubleshoot any issues that you are having. There is nothing more inconvenient than running out of hot water on a cold day, so don’t wait!
Why you should flush your water heater
Hot water is a necessity! There is nothing like waking up and realizing you have no hot water. Getting your water heater flushed is very important to keep it maintained and working properly.
Flushing your water heater will increase the longevity of the unit, get hot water quickly, improve efficiency and it will comply with warranty.
Your water heater is a huge investment, and of course, you want it to last as long as possible. Over time sediment and lime can get into your water and eventually it can settle at the bottom of your water heater tank which can cause it to stop working effectively.
It is recommended that you get your water heater flushed annually. If you have hard water, you may want to get it serviced every 6 months.
Craig Johnson Plumbing can flush your water heater and ensure proper operations.











