Hybrid Water Heater Maintenance

Hybrid Water Heater Maintenance Company in Columbus, OH

As winter looms, there’s no time for delay! Make sure your family won’t be left shivering by scheduling a fall water heater maintenance visit for your water heating system.

Hot water for better health

Constant hot water is always important for keeping healthy, of course. Adding to this, who doesn’t want to have a nice bath or shower after a long day at work? Above all, it shouldn’t cost a small fortune and it has to be there when you need it. Together with well-wiped surfaces, deep-cleaned rooms, and more frequently washed clothes, hot water can’t be considered a luxury until you really need it.

This is why our certified plumbers are on standby 24/7, ready to respond to homeowners needing a reliable water heater maintenance service. Always up to date with the latest technologies, we’ve been keeping families comfortable and their homes clean since 1970.

It’s Only Water – So Why Should I Pay for Hybrid Water Heater Maintenance?

In the course of a year, thousands of gallons of water flow through your tank. And the water in Central Ohio is generally hard, with high calcium and magnesium salt levels. Often found as chlorides, sulphates and bicarbonates, these minerals build up as sediment on the bottom of your tank, forming a barrier that the burners must get through in order to heat the water – and that means less hot water and higher utility costs.

These salts can also cause your tank to rust, leaving ugly brownish stains on sanitaryware and clothing. Worse still, a rusty tank is going to leak, which is extremely dangerous. Excess pressure in your water heating system can cause your water heater to explode. Compared to these risks, annual water heater maintenance costs (usually between $100 and $200) are a real bargain!

What do I Get With Professional Hybrid Water Heater Maintenance?

A certified plumber will:

  • flush your tank out with clean water until all the sedimented limescale is removed;
  • clean the drain valve, and tighten it gently if necessary, being careful to avoid overtightening;
  • check whether the sacrifice anode rod has dissolved enough to need replacement, as this low-cost item protects your tank against rust and decay;
  • check electrical connections, cleaning and tightening them as required;
  • check gas pipes, valves and burners, as a gas leak is a serious fire risk;
  • make sure there is adequate ventilation, avoiding any build-up of toxic gases like carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide;
  • check the pressures throughout your water heating system, as excess pressure can cause your water heater to explode.

This is why annual water heater maintenance is a must for keeping your family safe and sound. Far more than a luxury, ample hot water supplies are vital for staying fit and healthy.

Contact Ohio Water Heaters at (614) 881.5650 for dependable water heater maintenance.

Water Heater Maintenance Service FAQs

Specific hot water heater repair costs obviously depend on the problems involved and the replacement parts needed to repair electric water heaters. Consequently, homeowners might pay anything between under a hundred to over a thousand dollars for water heater repairs, depending on their complexity and the amount of time involved. A faulty thermocouple, a leaky temperature and pressure relief valve, a loose connection or a cracked pipe can all be fixed relatively quickly and cheaply by the best water heater repair person near me. However, a leaky water tank should be replaced as soon as possible by a licensed and insured contractor.

They can indeed – but this might not be the most cost-effective solution for water heating systems in use for close to a decade. Check out the price of a replacement unit, before opting for any repairs that cost more than a few hundred dollars. Remember, the working life of a typical heater might be as short as six years, and is unlikely to extend beyond twelve years, depending on intensity of use and water quality.

If your water heating system was installed ten years ago or more, there's a good chance that it's coming to the end of its useful life. Keep an eye out for unusual smells, odd noises, and water that is gritty or discolored. Insufficient hot water may indicate a leaking tank, scale-clogged piping or a faulty temperature and pressure relief valve.

Fitted to water heating appliances, such as boilers and domestic water supply heaters, these safety devices are designed to release water automatically whenever tank pressures or temperatures rise above safe levels. Usually located high on the side or on top of the tank, a TPR valve is connected to a pipe running down the length of the water tank, stopping a few inches above the floor.

The useful life of a water heater is usually between eight and twelve years. However, heavy use in hard water areas may reduce this to six years or less,, while lighter use with soft water could continue for a couple of decades. Whether electric or gas-fired, most hot water heaters are backed by a six-year warranty, while more expensive units may be covered for up to ten years.

If you live in a soft water area, flushing and draining your water heater once a year is enough to remove sediment deposits. This process should be repeated every six months if your system is working with hard water. Regularly removing limescale prevents corrosion of water heater components, while avoiding clogged valves and pipes. Taking only a few minutes to complete and needing no special tools or expertise, this simple step ensures the highest possible outflows of hot water in your home.

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OUR REVIEWS

These guys are great. They arrive on time, are polite and efficient. There is no hard sell of additional stuff, which I really appreciated. They suggested that a water softening device might be good for the tankless water heater they had installed earlier this year – which is fabulous and worth every penny, this visit was just annual furnace and water heater maintenance – but did not push it. My overall impression is that they are good guys, not in it just to sell more stuff.

- Marie Wiggins

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