On Jan 1, 8:54*pm, lh wrote:
On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:08:51 -0800, Oren wrote:
On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:52:51 -0600, lh wrote:

I am new to this group.

I am looking for *information concerning maitenance on tankless water
heaters. My daughter has one that needs flushing and the periodic
maintmence performed. *The local plumbers don't work on them and the
big city guys want an arm and leg, stating that various items are
required. They want to replace the heater at a cost of $4,500. *We
think before replacing, the flushing and strainer cleaning should take
place to see what happens.

I suspect there is a knowledge base concerning these things, but I
don't know where to find them. *Can anybody help?

Tanks

Have you tried the manufacturer's web site? 'Course you will need the
brand and model number :-\

We have done what you recommend. My daughter *was trying to get a
plumber to perform the mainenance, but one doesn't install nor wprk on
tankless heaters. Another didn't want to perform the maintenance, but
wanted to enlarge the gas line and install a new heater. The gas line
meets the guidlines shown in the manual.

It takes an hour to flush the heatexchanger and clean the strainers.
The heater has been neglected, but if a new one is required, the price
quoted was excessive, like $4500. *I am looking for a plumber that
will work on it.

I watched the you-tube videos on flushing one and I am willing to do
it, but I would like better information before I start.

Thanks for responding.


LOL... Ok...

You left off a bunch of important stuff here...

Like age of the installed tankless water heater for one...

How "neglected" is it ?

Some "neglect" can not be "flushed out" and would
require a replacement...

Why do you expect a plumber to come out and work
on something that is old and neglected and still be
able to guarantee their work?

If this "maintenance" ends up causing more trouble
than it solves I expect you would demand that the
plumbers fix it or replace it at their expense?

Get real... Call the OEM of your tankless water
heater and ask them who is factory certified on
that type of equipment in your area... Be prepared
to pay more than you think is reasonable -- your
calls around looking for someone to service it
have indicated that the knowledge of that specific
unit is rare in your area... That a