Is your tankless water heater in need of an annual tune-up, or need repairs to enable it to keep providing hot water? It’s essential to have it inspected and repaired by an experienced plumber. Call our experts at Travis & Sons Plumbing & Rooter for appointments in Gilbert, AZ. They can get your unit up and running again quickly. We are available 24 hours a day!
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Tankless Water Heater Maintenance Tasks
To keep your on demand water heater working correctly, it’s essential to schedule routine tankless water heater maintenance services. During these appointments, our experts will perform numerous tasks, including:
- Flush the sediment and mineral buildup out of the unit to remove scale and debris
- Check the unit for leaks
- Clean the air intake and exhaust vents
- Inspect the burner for soot or carbon buildups
- Check the system for error codes
- Inspect the water filter to prevent debris from entering it
- Ensuring the pressure relief valve is working properly
- Look for signs of corrosion
- Schedule professional maintenance on the system at least once a year
Common Tankless Water Heater Repairs
While it’s never convenient to have your point of use water heater fail, it can happen from time to time. When our plumbers get called in for repairs, some of the most common problems they encounter include:
- Ignition failure, preventing the burner from igniting
- Burner flame fails to stay lit
- Mineral buildup on the system reduces the efficiency and causes the unit to overheat
- Error codes are present in the system
- Leaking water from the unit
- Sudden changes in water temperature
- Strange noises coming from the unit
- Thermostat malfunctions
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Why On-Demand Water Heaters Stop Producing Hot Water
When your tankless water heater suddenly stops producing instant hot water, it can be due to numerous issues. Some of the top reasons can include:
- Flow sensor issues, preventing the unit from properly heating the water
- Overheating if the temperature is set too high
- Problems with the ignition
- Improper combustion or overheating
- Blocked air intake or exhaust vent
- Build up of minerals in the heat exchanger, reducing the ability to heat the water
- Water pressure problems, failing to trigger the unit