{"id":527,"date":"2020-03-16T11:00:24","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T15:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/?p=527"},"modified":"2024-05-02T17:45:03","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T21:45:03","slug":"scaling-doesnt-affect-my-tankless-water-heater-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/water-heater-service\/scaling-doesnt-affect-my-tankless-water-heater-right\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cScaling Doesn\u2019t Affect My Tankless Water Heater, Right?\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tank water heaters are typically what most homeowners are\nfamiliar with when they think of water heaters. They\u2019re large, noticeable, and\nsometimes even a bit noisy. Because of their prevalence, most people understand\nand suspect that they need service from time to time\u2014particularly maintenance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scaling, after all\u2014which is the buildup of hard water\nminerals that settles to the bottom of the water heater tank, can have\nsignificant consequences for a water heater. Scaling causes issues with water\npressure, temperature, and even corrosion. The way to solve this is with\nflushing, as part of your maintenance session. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But tankless systems don\u2019t have to deal with this, right?\nWell\u2026 actually\u2026 yes, yes they do. Read on to learn more! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Scaling in a Tankless Water Heater<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scaling can impact a tankless water heater in a way that\ncould lead to a shortened lifespan if you do not schedule maintenance for it on\na regular basis. Hard water, which is water with a high level of minerals in it\nlike calcium and magnesium, is found in plumbing systems throughout the\ncountry. When these mineral deposits are left behind in appliances or pipes, we\ncall it scaling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This process can negatively impact the heat exchanger component of your tankless water heater. As you probably already realize, the heat exchanger is what actually heats up the water, to begin with. You need this component to be clean and unobstructed, so the water can be heated efficiently. Scaling can make your burners work harder or can overwork your tankless water heater to the point that it breaks down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Often Should You Schedule Maintenance? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For some tankless water heater systems, annual maintenance\nis absolutely vital for keeping the system running as smoothly as possible\nthroughout its lifespan. This is true for areas significantly affected by hard\nwater. Of course, you can <\/em>combat this\nhard water with the installation of a whole-house water softener. Until then,\nyou should plan on yearly maintenance appointments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For tankless water heaters in homes that don\u2019t suffer from\nhard water, you can typically go 2-3 years between maintenance sessions. The\nbest thing to do is to have a plumber do water testing in your home to see what\nyour levels of hard water are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Should You Replace Your Tankless Water Heater?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While annual or semi-annual maintenance is vital for a\ntankless water heater, no amount of maintenance will make the system last\nforever. Eventually, you\u2019ll need to replace your tankless water heater with a\nnew one. The good news is, well-maintained tankless water heaters typically\nlast 2 decades or longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your system starts showing signs of failure before this time, it can absolutely be due to a lack of maintenance. Keeping up with these appointments is the only way to be sure your system lasts its entire lifespan. Be sure to consult with a professional to learn more about the current state of your tankless water heater system, and pay close attention to when your water heater is showing signs that it\u2019s approaching the end of its life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For professional water heater repairs<\/a>, contact AW Heating & Cooling<\/a> today\u2014your comfort specialists! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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