Performance Plumbing Blog: Archive for January, 2022

Does Your Tankless Water Heater Need Maintenance?

Monday, January 17th, 2022

tankless-water-heater-on-green-tiled-wallWhen it comes to storage tank water heaters—the more “traditional” type of water heater–they can be pretty big, and noticeable, sometimes even a bit noisy depending on where on your property they’re located. In other words, it can be hard not to pay attention to these systems, and you probably do think about the care they need throughout the years.

If you’ve never heard of this problem before, tank water heaters can suffer from something called scaling, which is when mineral buildup forms inside the tank, leading to problems with temperature, water pressure, and potentially even corrosion. Because of this, they need to be professionally maintained and flushed on an annual basis.

What many homeowners don’t realize is that tankless water heaters need maintenance too, and for the same reason!

That’s right… despite their unique setup, much of the maintenance that’s needed for a conventional storage tank water heater is actually needed for a tankless water heater as well. Read on to learn more.

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Signs That It’s Time to Upgrade Your Water Heater

Monday, January 3rd, 2022

water-heaterAt the end of a hot day or at the end of a heavy workout, a cool shower sounds great, right? What doesn’t sound so great is being surprised by cool or even icy water hitting you in the shower when you were trying to take a hot one! This is clearly a sign that something is amiss with your water heater, and while it may be a repairable problem, there’s also a chance, depending on other factors, that it might be time for a water heater upgrade.

The lack of hot water, then, is not the only sign that your water heater is starting to fail. But it’s one of a few that should definitely alert you to something being wrong, which means you should give our team a call ASAP. We’ll share some signs below that indicate something is off with your water heater. If you’ve picked up on any of them, it means it’s time to start looking at your replacement options.

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