Extend the life of your water heater and keep it running efficiently with professional annual maintenance and tank flushing.
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Your water heater works hard every day—heating water for showers, dishes, laundry, and more. Over time, sediment builds up inside the tank, the anode rod corrodes, and components wear down. Without regular maintenance, your water heater loses efficiency, costs more to operate, and is far more likely to fail prematurely or develop leaks that can cause costly water damage.
ASI’s professional water heater maintenance service includes a complete inspection, tank flushing, anode rod check, and safety verification. The White Glove Guys service all brands and types—tank and tankless, gas and electric. Regular maintenance can extend your water heater’s life by years and keep your energy bills in check.
Neglecting annual maintenance leads to these preventable problems.
San Diego's hard water causes minerals to settle at the bottom of your tank, creating an insulating layer that makes the burner work harder and reduces heating efficiency. Annual flushing removes this buildup.
A water heater with sediment buildup uses significantly more energy to heat the same amount of water. Regular maintenance keeps efficiency high and operating costs low.
The anode rod inside your water heater sacrificially corrodes to protect the tank. Once it's depleted, the tank itself begins to rust. An annual anode rod check prevents expensive tank failure.
A well-maintained water heater can last 12-15 years or more. Without maintenance, many fail in just 6-8 years. Annual service is the most cost-effective way to protect your investment.
Our thorough maintenance service covers every aspect of your water heater's health, safety, and performance.
We check the anode rod, pressure relief valve, thermostat, gas connections or electrical components, and all fittings. We test for safe operation and identify potential problems before they become emergencies.
We drain and flush your tank to remove sediment buildup that reduces efficiency and causes noise. For tankless units, we perform a thorough descaling to remove mineral deposits from the heat exchanger.
Our certified technicians are thorough, professional, and respectful of your home. If they find an issue, they'll explain it clearly and give you options—never a hard sell.
Our maintenance price covers the full service. If additional repairs are needed, you'll receive a clear quote before any work begins. No hidden fees, no surprises.
A comprehensive service designed to keep your water heater safe, efficient, and long-lasting.
We inspect the pressure relief valve, gas connections or electrical components, venting, and surrounding area for any safety concerns. Your family's safety comes first.
For tank units, we drain and flush sediment from the bottom of the tank. For tankless units, we run a descaling solution through the heat exchanger to dissolve mineral deposits.
We inspect the sacrificial anode rod that protects your tank from internal corrosion. If it's significantly depleted, we'll recommend replacement to extend your tank's lifespan.
We verify proper thermostat settings, check for leaks, ensure proper flame characteristics (gas), and confirm the unit is operating efficiently. You'll receive a summary of our findings and any recommendations.
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We recommend annual maintenance for all water heaters. San Diego’s hard water causes faster sediment buildup than areas with soft water, making regular flushing especially important for extending your water heater’s life and maintaining efficiency.
A standard water heater maintenance visit takes 45-60 minutes for tank units and about the same for tankless descaling. The tank flushing process requires draining the tank, which takes some time, but our technicians handle everything efficiently.
Yes. Tankless water heaters need annual descaling to remove mineral deposits from the heat exchanger, especially in San Diego’s hard water. Without regular descaling, mineral buildup reduces efficiency, triggers error codes, and can damage the unit.
The anode rod is a metal rod inside your tank water heater that attracts corrosive elements in the water, sacrificially corroding so your tank doesn’t. Once the anode rod is fully depleted, your tank begins to rust from the inside. Checking it annually and replacing it when needed can add years to your water heater’s life.
Routine water heater maintenance is one of the most affordable services we offer, and it costs far less than an early replacement. We provide upfront flat-rate pricing before any work begins, and many homeowners bundle it with other plumbing service. Annual maintenance pays for itself by protecting efficiency and extending the life of the unit.
Yes. A typical tank water heater lasts 8 to 12 years, but San Diego’s hard water can shorten that without care. Annual flushing, anode rod checks, and component inspections remove sediment and catch small problems early, often adding several years of reliable service and helping you avoid a sudden cold-water surprise.
For tank units we flush sediment from the tank, inspect the anode rod, test the temperature and pressure relief valve, check the thermostat and burner or heating element, and look for leaks or corrosion. For tankless units we descale the heat exchanger and clean the inlet filter. You receive a clear report of the unit’s condition afterward.
Annual maintenance keeps your water heater running safely and efficiently while preventing costly breakdowns and premature failure. Don't wait until there's a problem.
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