{"id":652,"date":"2020-11-09T11:00:19","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T16:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/?p=652"},"modified":"2025-10-31T10:43:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T17:43:54","slug":"do-tankless-water-heaters-need-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/water-heater-service\/do-tankless-water-heaters-need-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Tankless Water Heaters Need Maintenance?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The short\nanswer to this question is \u201cyes,\u201d but we understand if you\u2019d like more of an\nexplanation than that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look, we get it. Tank water heaters are huge, have a number of components, and are really noticeable. So it\u2019s easy to understand and remember, that these systems need maintenance from time to time. After all, scaling\u2014the buildup of hard water minerals\u2014can really wreak havoc on the system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But did you\nknow that tankless water heaters can suffer from scaling as well? And this <\/em>is the reason that tankless water\nheaters need maintenance as well. Actually, much of the service that a\nconventional tank water heater needs is also necessary for tankless systems.\nRead on as we uncover the problem with scaling in your tankless system, and be\nsure to give us a call when you\u2019re ready to schedule your tankless water heater\nmaintenance session. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Scaling in Tankless Water Heaters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scaling impacts a tankless water heater in a way that could lead to premature system failure, if you don\u2019t schedule regular tune-ups for the system. As we stated above, scaling happens due to the build-up of hard water minerals. What are these, you ask? These minerals include calcium, magnesium, and in some cases iron as well. These are harmless for you to ingest, but not so great for your plumbing system!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because when mineral deposits get left behind, they\nhave nowhere to go, and build up inside your water heater\u2014which is what we call\n\u201cscaling.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The worst place for scaling to occur in a tankless water\nheater is on the heat exchanger. As you probably understand, the heat exchanger\nis the component that actually heats <\/em>the\nwater. You need this component to be clean so that the water can actually be\nheated efficiently. Scaling can force your burners to work harder and can\noverwork a tankless water heater to the point that it fails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOkay, So How Often Do I Schedule Maintenance?\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This actually depends. With some tankless water heaters, annual maintenance is absolutely essential to keep the system running as smoothly as possible throughout its entire lifespan. But if your home doesn\u2019t have hard water, or at least doesn\u2019t have a lot of mineral build-up, then you can maybe go 2-3 years between maintenance sessions. But even with scaling aside, it\u2019s never a bad idea to have your tankless water heater checked on by a professional on a regular basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out if your community and home suffers from hard\nwater, give us a call! We can have your water tested for hardness, and make\nrecommendations to resolve this issue, such as having a whole-house water\nsoftener installed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, even with maintenance, no water heater is indestructible. We do recommend you keep up on your water heater maintenance appointments, but we also want you to know when it\u2019s time to start considering a replacement or an upgrade. If your water heater has reached a couple of decades of age, it\u2019s likely time\u2014especially if you have an expensive repair need on the horizon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please don\u2019t hesitate to contact our team to learn about\nyour options! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc.<\/a> for professional water heater services in Modesto, CA<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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