Completing regular preventive maintenance on a hot water heater at least every 12 months helps keep it performing at its peak. We offer maintenance membership plans to help families save on service, supporting it with an industry-leading 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.*
Our technicians will inspect the temperature release valve to ensure it isn’t blocked or damaged. This valve lets water to drain if the pressure inside the tank gets too high.
The anode rod is designed to intentionally attract debris, corroding itself in place of the water heater. We’ll check to see if this should be replaced.
Tank water heaters should be flushed a few times per year to stop the buildup of rust, corrosion, or sediment. Tankless water heaters should also be cleaned out occasionally to ensure continued effectiveness.
Tankless water heaters have filters that should be cleaned on a scheduled basis. These filters prevent sediment and excess buildup from getting into your piping systems.
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Tank water heaters should be drained at least once a year. Technicians will also inspect internal components like the anode rod to see if it needs to be replaced, as well as the temperature pressure release (TPR) valve to ensure it’s not blocked. The TPR valve releases water when there is an excessive amount of pressure in the tank and ensures that your pipes don’t burst. If this valve isn’t functioning right, we can recommend if it needs to be replaced.
Although tankless water heaters don’t store water, the system still should be flushed regularly. There are also two filters in tankless water heaters that keep buildup or debris from getting through, and our technicians inspect and clean those completely.
Homeowners should schedule hot water heater maintenance 1-2 times per year, depending on the model of water heater, energy source and neighborhood water quality. Tankless water heaters should have maintenance done twice every year.
Maintenance plans are worth the money for several reasons. Having routine maintenance for both tank and tankless water heaters can decrease the need for expensive repairs because things are less likely to break. You can also prolong the life span of your water heater, preventing premature replacement.
Check out our step-by-step guide on how to drain your water heater.
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