Water Heater Maintenance: Calgary - Airdrie

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Regular maintenance can make a significant difference in a water heater’s performance and energy efficiency. While some maintenance tasks are easy enough to perform on your own, such as flushing the tank to reduce sediment buildup, other repair and maintenance tasks are best left to a trained professional. We are equipped to provide water heater repair and maintenance services in Airdrie and Calgary areas for all water heater types and brands.

• During Maintenance Visits, Our Airdrie Water Heater Technicians Will:
• Evaluate the condition of the tank
• Drain water from the tank to remove and flush out sediment buildup
• Ensure the thermostat is set properly and adjust if needed
• Test the pressure and temperature relief valves
• Clean the air intake on gas water heaters & Inspect the gas line
• Examine the unit for rust or leaks

When visiting your home for water heater repairs or routine maintenance, our Airdrie water heater maintenance technicians can evaluate the overall condition of your water heater and its performance. If we encounter a problem, we will perform minor adjustments and repairs, which can often help you avoid an unexpected loss of hot water.

Hard water causes mineral buildup because it has a higher concentration of dissolved minerals, such as magnesium and calcium. These deposits and other buildups on household appliances and plumbing fixtures can negatively effect their efficiency and performance. Due to the high amount of calcium and magnesium found in the Elbow and Bow Rivers – Airdrie and Calgary's water supply contains hard water. 

To ensure your hot water heater is working efficiently it is a good idea to have a professional plumber drain and clean your hot water tank every year to prevent sediment buildup. If sediment significantly builds up in your hot water tank, it can completely cover the bottom element, leaving only the top one working. Not only will this result in unnecessary increases in your hydro and utility bill, it also decreases the amount of water that can be stored in your tank for household use. 

In addition to unnecessary expenses, a build-up of sediment inside the bottom of the tank can cause the bottom to overheat, which in turn causes the water to boil. As a result of the water boiling, not only will you hear strange noises coming from the water heater, but it can also cause water to become discolored or cloudy.