If you have an on-demand water heater, Matheson Heating, Air & Plumbing provides the tankless water heater service in Walled Lake, MI, you need. We recommend preventative service for your tankless water heater each year and encourage you to call us for service at the first signs of a problem. Modern tankless water heaters are highly efficient but also sensitive devices. Small problems can lead to a significant increase in energy consumption, disrupt your hot water supply, and eventually lead to much more expensive repairs.
Limescale is the top reason we advise annual service for your tankless water heater in Walled Like. Water supplies often contain calcium and magnesium, which coagulate and harden in your system. Scale can build up on nozzles, valves, heating elements, and other components. It can also build up in tubes and pipes. This can quickly lead to increased operating costs and reduced hot water pressure.
To clean the system, we’ll descale it. It involves using a recirculating pump and a large bucket to cycle water and a cleaning agent through the system. If the scale buildup is light, household vinegar is often strong enough for the job. If the buildup is dense, we may have to use a chemical agent to remove the scale. Routine service also involves a multipoint inspection, flushing the tubes and pipes, and checking and adjusting gas pressure if applicable. Our plumber will inspect any filters and clean or replace them as needed.
Ignition problems are prevalent as well. Many modern tankless water heaters provide a digital code that will give you some idea of what’s happening. Sometimes, it can be as simple as a tripped circuit breaker you need to reset or a pilot light to relight. If a breaker keeps tripping or a pilot keeps going out, call us instead. This suggests a much more serious problem, and you could cause further damage by continuing to use the system. There could be a problem with wiring, a gas valve, venting, the thermocouple, etc.
A common inconvenience our customers experience is the cold water sandwich effect. This is where you turn on a fixture and get hot water, only for cold water to interrupt it. The industry has largely overcome this shortcoming of on-demand water heaters. It’s primarily a minor issue caused by residual hot water in the line. If you’d like to eliminate the inconvenience, we can add a compact storage tank or a recirculating pump to your system.
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Matheson Heating, Air & Plumbing has been servicing water heaters in Walled Lake since 1946. We’re a family-owned and -operated business. Our licensed Walled Lake plumbers complete all service per manufacturer specifications, using high-quality parts and materials. We pride ourselves on excellence in customer service and achieving 100% satisfaction. That approach has earned many awards, including an Angi Super Service and Carrier President’s awards.
Do you need routine maintenance, or are you experiencing problems with your on-demand water heater? Contact Matheson Heating, Air & Plumbing today to schedule a tankless water heater service in Walled Lake.
