When your water heater starts to show its age or is experiencing other problems, you’ll no doubt be torn between water heater repair or water heater replacement. However, if you make water heater maintenance a top priority from day one, you’re likely to experience far fewer problems with your water heater in the years ahead. To ensure your water heater meets or exceeds its expected lifespan, rely on our team of Boss Plumbing professionals to provide the best water heater maintenance in Los Angeles.
Why Do Maintenance On Your Water Heater?
Here at Boss Plumbing, we believe you should do preventative maintenance on your water heater for the same reasons you do so for your vehicle, power tools, or various parts of your home. First, remember that it always makes more sense to address problems when they are first noticed, since this can keep small problems from turning into larger ones that are almost always more time-consuming and expensive to fix.
Next, keep in mind that you made a sizable investment in your home’s water heater. Rather than having to buy a replacement much sooner than you should have needed to do so, you can instead have your new water heater installed and maintained by our licensed plumbers who possess the most up-to-date training within the industry.
Finally, always remember that by having professional water heater maintenance done to your water heater on a regular schedule, you won’t have to worry about finding you and your family inconvenienced at the worst possible time by not having hot water. Let’s face it, who wants to run out of hot water prior to showering before heading off to work or school, doing a load of laundry, or cooking that big meal for guests who will be arriving in a matter of hours? Whether you have an electric or gas water heater in your home, keeping it properly maintained will save you money and reduce the chances you’ll be frantically calling us to schedule an emergency service visit.
How Often is Water Heater Maintenance Required?
Since today’s water heaters work their magic for 15 years or more when properly maintained, we can’t stress enough the importance of scheduling regular water heater maintenance, no matter what type of water heater is in your home. Even if you have the most sophisticated tankless water heater installed in your home, it still requires regular maintenance.
The frequency of water heater maintenance will depend on many factors. Generally, traditional tank water heaters, be they gas or electric, will need to be serviced once per year. Should you have a tankless water heater, we usually recommend these water heaters be serviced once every six months.
Boss Plumbing Water Heater Maintenance in LA
When you schedule a preventative maintenance visit with us here at Boss Plumbing, you’ll be glad to know you’ll get an array of services for your water heater.
Sediment Buildup
To keep sediment buildup from occurring in your water heater, our professional plumber will flush your water heater during a maintenance visit. When sediment is allowed to build up, this can lead to rust in your water, a thermostat that doesn’t work, or other serious problems.
Check the Thermostat
Your Boss Plumbing technician will also inspect the thermocouple on your water heater to make sure it is working properly. If sediment has started to accumulate, our technician will clean the thermocouple and make sure your water heater’s thermostat is working as intended. When this is not the case, your water heater may have trouble properly heating the water, resulting in you getting water for your shower or other tasks that is either too hot or only lukewarm.
Pilot Light and Gas Connections
If you have a gas water heater, you can plan on our licensed plumber taking a close look at the pilot light for signs of potential problems. Should your water heater’s gas connections not be as secure as needed, this can often have the pilot light going out, meaning you won’t have any hot water. We also inspect your gas lines to make sure no other leaks are present, since this can lead to dangerous consequences.
Water Heater Maintenance Costs
At Boss Plumbing, we also offer very competitive prices regarding water heater maintenance for both tank and tankless water heaters here in Los Angeles. Depending on what is needed, most maintenance visits typically cost anywhere from $50-$200, with higher costs usually being associated with gas or tankless water heaters, since they are more complex to inspect and repair.
Schedule Your Maintenance Visit Today
If you’ve recently had an electric water heater or other type of water heater installed in your home, keep it properly maintained by contacting us here at Boss Plumbing. Remember, we’re the best in Los Angeles thanks to our:
- Reasonable pricing
- Fast and efficient service
- Knowledgeable plumbers
Since thousands of satisfied customers can’t be wrong, don’t delay in contacting us so that your water heater will stay in excellent condition.