Water Heater Flushing & Tankless Descaling
Annual water heater maintenance from S&S Mechanical includes flushing sediment from tank heaters, descaling tankless heat exchangers, inspecting the anode rod, testing the temperature and pressure relief valve, and checking venting and gas connections. In Reno and Sparks hard water, yearly service extends life and restores efficiency.
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Why Reno hard water demands it
Calcium and magnesium settle to the bottom of tank heaters and coat tankless heat exchangers. A half-inch of sediment can reduce efficiency noticeably and lead to overheating at the tank bottom. A yearly flush removes it before it hardens.
The anode rod is the tank’s lifeline
The sacrificial anode rod corrodes so your tank does not. Once it is gone, the tank starts rusting from inside. Replacing a $50 anode at year four or five can add years to a tank.
Biannual tankless maintenance
Tankless heat exchangers scale up faster than tanks in hard water. For homes without a softener, we recommend biannual tankless maintenance: a descale every six months, plus an inlet filter cleaning and an efficiency inspection to confirm flow rate, temperature rise and combustion are still on spec.
Every job includes
Maintenance visit includes
No surprise add-ons on install day. Your quote covers the full job from start to finish, done by licensed, insured technicians.
- Tank flushing (sediment removal)
- Tankless descaling
- Biannual tankless maintenance option
- Anode rod inspection
- Efficiency inspection
- T&P relief valve test
- Burner, igniter and flame check
- Venting and combustion air inspection
- Inlet filter cleaning (tankless)
- Temperature setting check
How it works
Hot water back in 3 simple steps
1. Call or book online
Tell us what’s going on. We’ll schedule a visit, often the same day.
2. Diagnosis & upfront quote
We inspect your unit and give you a clear, flat-rate price, and we’ll beat any local install quote.
3. Fast, clean repair or install
We complete the work, test everything, clean up and haul away your old unit.
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Water Heater Repair
For no hot water, a pilot that will not stay lit, leaks, rusty water, popping noises or error codes, S&S Mechanical repairs gas, electric and tankless water heaters in Reno and Sparks. We replace thermocouples, gas valves, igniters, elements, thermostats and anode rods, often same day, and tell you honestly when replacement makes more sense.
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An annual S&S Mechanical plumbing inspection checks water pressure and the pressure-reducing valve, tests main and fixture shutoffs, inspects the water heater, looks for leaks, checks drains and winterizes outdoor fixtures. It catches the small, cheap problems that turn into Northern Nevada water-damage claims.
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S&S Mechanical replaces gas and electric tank water heaters in Reno and Sparks, usually same or next day. Every installation includes the permit, new connectors and shutoff, seismic strapping, expansion tank where required, code-compliant venting, haul-away of the old unit, and our price-beat guarantee against local competitors.
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“S&S Mechanical has been an outstanding partner. Their team is professional, knowledgeable and consistently delivers quality work on schedule. Communication is excellent from preconstruction through closeout.”
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“We rely on S&S for plumbing across our properties. They respond quickly, explain the problem clearly and price fairly. Our tenants notice the difference.”
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Flushing & Descaling FAQs
How often should I flush my water heater in Reno?
Once a year for tank units and once a year for tankless descaling. Homes with very hard water and no softener may benefit from every six months.
Can I flush my water heater myself?
You can drain some sediment through the drain valve, but older valves can break or fail to reseat. A professional flush also includes safety checks.
Is water heater maintenance included in your plans?
Yes. Our maintenance plans include an annual flush or descale with priority scheduling.
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- Hours:
- Mon–Fri 7am–4pm · Sat–Sun by appointment · 24/7 emergency
- Service area:
- Sparks, Reno, Carson City & Northern Nevada
- Address:
- 702 Spice Islands Dr, Sparks, NV 89431
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We repair, replace and maintain every make and model, tank or tankless.