{"id":1802,"date":"2025-01-20T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ace-plumbing.ca\/blog\/?p=1802"},"modified":"2025-01-19T22:44:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T03:44:58","slug":"monthly-maintenance-steps-for-a-tankless-water-heater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ace-plumbing.ca\/blog\/tankless-water-heaters\/monthly-maintenance-steps-for-a-tankless-water-heater\/","title":{"rendered":"Monthly Maintenance Steps for a Tankless Water Heater"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you have a tankless water heater, it\u2019s important to keep up with regular maintenance steps so it continues working at its best. Without regular maintenance, you risk your water heater losing its ability to heat water effectively and it may even shut down completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also important to schedule annual professional care with our team of experts. If you haven\u2019t already scheduled professional tankless water heater maintenance in Okotoks<\/a>, give us a call today to get on the schedule. You can also keep reading to learn more about the steps you can take as a homeowner to care for your tankless water heater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Clean the Water Filter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your tankless water heater uses gas for operation, it has two filters. The first is a water filter that is in place to protect the system from minerals found in hard water. Most of these minerals are so small you can\u2019t see them, but occasionally larger particles are in the water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning out the filter quarterly is important for removing the particles captured. If you don\u2019t clean the filter, these particles can build up enough so that they block water flow completely going into your tankless water heater. This is a step that our team will complete once during annual maintenance, but you should do it as well in between when we\u2019re at your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clean the Air Filter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your tankless gas water heater also has an air filter attached. Airflow is an important part of operation since gas and an open flame create combustion for heat. The system needs adequate airflow for this heating process. The air filter helps protect the system from any debris in the air that might otherwise get into the water heater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning out the filter monthly keeps it from getting clogged with debris that blocks airflow. Your tankless water heater can begin to work under strain as it tries unsuccessfully to bring air into the system. Your water may not get as hot as you expect if this happens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cleaning the air filter is as simple as taking it off, cleaning it out, and putting it back in place. In some cases, you may need to replace the air filter completely if it\u2019s particularly dirty or getting old and wearing out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adjusting Temperature Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your tankless water heater has a thermostat that allows you to select just how hot the water gets. If your thermostat is set higher than 49\u00b0C, you need to adjust it back down. This can help to boost energy savings from month to month. Plus, with less strain on the system, your tankless water heater may last longer before needing an upgrade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pay Attention to Operation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should also pay close attention to how your tankless water heater is operating. If you notice unusual changes in hot water output, bad odors coming from your water, or a lack of water pressure then you need to call for professional service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Ace Plumbing and Heating today to schedule an appointment<\/a> for your plumbing and HVAC needs. Happy Today or You Don’t Pay!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Learn more about the steps you can take as a homeowner to care for your tankless water heater.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[171],"tags":[105,94],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ace-plumbing.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1802"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ace-plumbing.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ace-plumbing.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ace-plumbing.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ace-plumbing.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1802"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.ace-plumbing.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1802\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1806,"href":"https:\/\/www.ace-plumbing.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1802\/revisions\/1806"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ace-plumbing.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1802"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ace-plumbing.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1802"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ace-plumbing.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1802"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}