Tankless Water Heater Maintenance

Tankless Water Heater don’t require much maintenance, cleaning them once a year is going to expand the lifespan and reduce the risk for corrosion.

The goal of routine tankless maintenance is to prevent scale from building up inside the heat exchanger, keep filters, igniters, fans and burners clean, and check gas pressure, proper venting and system performance. Over time, we’ve found that the average household benefits the most from annual service plans. With proper maintenance your tankless water heater will be more efficient, more reliable, and have a significantly longer service life.

Your Manufacturer and Warranty Recommends Routine Maintenance

Control compartments, burners, and circulating air passageways of the appliance must be kept clean. Tankless manufacturers warranties require a licensed professional inspect your system annually. Running your system without maintenance will decrease efficiency and lifespan.

PHD Heating & Cooling will inspect and clean the entire system, fuel, water heating, ignition, fan and burner assembly, condensate drain, error code history review, and check for proper venting and exhaust.

Due to their reliability and large energy saving benefits tankless water heaters have become something of a standard in home hot water these days. But that’s not to say that they’re immune to coming across a few troubles. But the good news is that many of these troubles are possible enough to spot, and catching them early can mean a lot of saving in the frustration and cost departments:

Warm but not hot water.

Is the water you’re getting tepid or just not quite at the range you were looking for? This is a very common problem for new hot water heaters, and thankfully one that is handled. New tankless systems typically feature either a digital interface, or a crank or dial to adjust temperature.

Water heater shutting itself off.

This can actually be one of a few issues, but the most common of them is a problem with the tankless system’s filter being clogged or otherwise incapacitated. It’s job for a repair PHD Heating & Cooling professional, and should take little time to remedy.

Variable temperatures.

If the temperature in your hot water seems to fluctuate from good, to too hot, to too cold all in the span of a single shower or wash, then you’ve got a problem. And it’s probably an electrical one. Loose connections are the most common cause of this obnoxious issue.

Electrical issues in the home.

This one ties into and often appears in conjunction with the above problem. Newer hot water heaters or older ones that have loose connections can create frequent and sudden power surges, which can cause lights to flicker, and even breaker trips.

Strange taste or color in your water.

Because a tankless unit lacks a reservoir for sediment to form in you should absolutely never deal with discoloration or funny tastes in your water. The issue could be with the water heater itself (broken down, defective) or could be with your actual water supply. Either way, contact us right away, because you don’t want this one sticking around.

Call us today at (312) 409-33-26 or contact us online to schedule a visit with one of our specialist.