Maintenance

A short annual checklist catches most problems before they turn into a no hot water emergency. Here is what we recommend, adjusted for San Antonio and Houston conditions specifically. Task San Antonio Schedule Houston Schedule Tank flush Every 6 to 12 months Annually Tankless descale Every 6 months Annually Anode rod check Annually Annually Pressure…

Most homeowners have never heard of an anode rod until a plumber mentions it, yet it is quietly one of the most important parts protecting your tank from failing early. What It Actually Does The anode rod is a sacrificial piece of metal, usually magnesium or aluminum, that corrodes on purpose so your tank does…

Flushing sounds intimidating if you have never done it, but it is one of the more approachable DIY maintenance tasks, provided you go slowly and follow the right order. Before You Start Turn off power to an electric unit at the breaker, or turn the gas control to pilot on a gas unit. Let the…