Installing and Maintaining Your Tankless Water Heater

Making sure your tankless water heater is properly installed and maintained will optimize its energy efficiency, especially since water heaters are one of the many appliances we rely on every day. Whether gas or electric, they are generally very dependable and quiet. A tankless water heater can last for a decade or more, and save you money as long as proper annual maintenance is performed.

Proper installation of your tankless water heater depends on many factors, so it is important to have a qualified and licensed plumbing and heating contractor install your tankless water heater. Before selecting a contractor request estimates in writing, obtain references, check the company with your local Better Business Bureau, and make sure they have a proper permit.

In order to keep your tankless water heating running smoothly (at least once a year) you should flush it with white vinegar and water using a submersible water pump to remove the calcium deposit buildup. You can find submersible water pumps at most home improvement and hardware stores. The steps to take to perform your annual tankless water heater maintenance are:

. Turn off the water heater.

.Turn off the incoming and outgoing water valves.

.Fill a bucket with a gallon of white vinegar.

.Connect a short length garden hose to the outgoing water valve.

.Place the tub of vinegar under the hose and valves, and then connect a garden hose to the incoming water valve.

.Connect the other end of the hose to a water pump.

.Place the submersible water pump into the tub of vinegar.

.Open the outgoing and incoming water valves, and turn the water pump on. Allow the tank to flush for 15 to 30 minutes. After you are done flushing vinegar through the tank, flush some clean water through it for a few minutes to make sure all of the vinegar is out.

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