Prevent costly breakdowns and extend your water heater’s life with professional maintenance that actually works.
Your mornings start with hot water when you need it. There will be no unpleasant surprises, no cold showers, and no frantic calls for emergency repairs.
Regular water heater maintenance keeps your system running efficiently, which means lower energy bills and fewer headaches. You’ll catch small issues before they turn into expensive problems that flood your utility room or leave your family without hot water for days.
Most water heaters last 8-12 years with proper care, but neglected units often fail after just 6-8 years. The difference isn’t luck—it’s maintenance that addresses sediment buildup, checks safety systems, and keeps everything calibrated correctly.
We’ve been serving Clay and the surrounding Sierra Nevada foothills for years, and we understand what local water conditions do to your equipment. The hard water in this area creates specific challenges that generic maintenance approaches miss.
We’re not the biggest plumbing company around, but we’re the one who shows up when we say we will and fixes things right the first time. Our technicians live and work in this community, so your satisfaction directly impacts our reputation with your neighbors.
We start by shutting off the power and water supply, then drain the tank to remove sediment that builds up from Clay’s mineral-rich water. This sediment acts like insulation between the heating element and water, forcing your system to work harder and use more energy.
Next, we inspect the anode rod—the component most homeowners never hear about until it fails. This rod prevents tank corrosion, and in our area’s water conditions, it needs regular attention. We also check temperature and pressure relief valves, test thermostats, and examine all connections for leaks or wear.
For tankless units, we flush the heat exchanger, clean inlet screens, and verify proper venting. The whole process takes about an hour for traditional tanks, slightly longer for tankless systems. You’ll get a clear report of what we found and any recommendations for keeping your system running smoothly.
Ready to get started?
Every maintenance visit includes tank draining and flushing, anode rod inspection and replacement if needed, temperature and pressure valve testing, and thermostat calibration. We also check gas connections and venting for safety, inspect electrical connections, and test the emergency shut-off systems.
You’ll receive a detailed service report showing what we found, what we fixed, and when you should schedule your next maintenance. We also provide honest recommendations about repairs or replacements—no high-pressure sales tactics, just straight information so you can make informed decisions.
For Clay residents dealing with hard water, we pay special attention to mineral buildup patterns and can recommend water treatment solutions if your system shows excessive scaling. Our goal is keeping your current water heater running efficiently for as long as possible.
Local Resources
Other Services we provide in Clay
