Your water heater works silently behind the scenes—until something goes wrong. Regular maintenance not only prevents those inconvenient breakdowns but also extends your unit’s lifespan and improves energy efficiency. Here in Houston, where our mineral-rich water can accelerate sediment buildup, professional maintenance is especially important for keeping your system running optimally.
Luke’s Plumbing & Air Conditioning brings specialized knowledge and tools to every water heater maintenance visit, identifying potential issues before they become expensive emergencies. Our locally-owned team provides thorough service that enhances performance, reduces energy costs, and gives you peace of mind knowing your hot water supply remains reliable for years to come.
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Water heater maintenance has many benefits. They may not all end up applying to you, depending on the specifics of your situation, but they might. Here’s what you stand to gain when you invest in water heater maintenance today.
Call us for water heater maintenance today. We’ll find a time for someone to come out that’s convenient and easy for you. Our team will arrive on time and start working on your water heater right away.
We’ll start by testing each part of the water heater. We can flush it, too, and even change out the anode rod if it needs it. By the time we’re done, your water heater will be ready to work well for you.
If we find any issues, we’ll talk to you and get them fixed fast. That way, you likely won’t face catastrophic water heater repair needs later on.
Routine maintenance is key to extending the lifespan of your water heater. Here are some essential steps to keep it running efficiently:
By following these steps, you can improve efficiency, reduce energy costs, and extend the life of your water heater—ensuring a reliable hot water supply for years to come.
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Water heaters need to be flushed regularly. They also need to have the anode rod checked and replaced if it has degraded. Finally, they need to have each part tested to see if the heater as a whole is running well.
We recommend calling for help at least once a year. This is usually often enough, but some people call us twice a year. This is either to take good care of their water heater or because their warranty requires it.
Sure! However, you need to be pretty comfortable doing it and have plenty of time in case something goes wrong or it needs to be filled up and drained again.
Flush your water heater every 6-12 months. Older heaters or heaters that have not been cared for well will need more flushing than newer models that receive regular maintenance.
Houston’s water contains naturally occurring minerals like calcium and magnesium that settle at the bottom of your tank over time. This sediment buildup acts as an insulator, forcing your water heater to work harder and use more energy to heat water. In Houston’s hard water areas, this accumulation happens more quickly. Luke’s Plumbing & Air Conditioning’s regular flushing service removes this sediment, restoring efficiency and preventing premature failure of heating elements and tank corrosion.
The anode rod is a sacrificial component that prevents tank corrosion. In Houston homes, these typically need replacement every 3-5 years, but water conditions can accelerate deterioration. Signs your anode rod needs replacing include decreasing hot water quality, rusty water, sulfur odors, or visible corrosion on the rod itself. During maintenance visits, Luke’s Plumbing & Air Conditioning technicians check your anode rod and can replace it if it’s more than 50% deteriorated, significantly extending your water heater’s lifespan.
Don’t wait for your water heater to fail before taking action. Our Houston maintenance services prevent costly breakdowns and extend your system’s life. Call Luke’s Plumbing & Air Conditioning now for professional service that keeps your hot water flowing reliably for years to come.
From bungalows to suburban family homes, we’ve been Houston’s go-to team for plumbing and HVAC done right. Our techs show up on time, in uniform, and ready to roll—tools in hand, solutions in mind.
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