Water Heater Repair
We repair gas, electric and tankless water heaters for homes, rentals and small commercial buildings. No hot water, leaks, pilot and igniter faults, elements, thermostats and sediment.
Learn More
Water heater maintenance is a service visit that clears out sediment and checks the parts that wear. We drain and flush the tank and pull the anode rod to see what is left. Then we test the T and P valve and look over the burner or the elements. We do this for gas and electric tanks and for tankless units.
Wright Flow Plumbing and Heating does maintenance on water heaters for homeowners and businesses. If you manage rentals or commercial space, we set up a maintenance plan built around your properties. If your heater has already quit, start with water heater repair. Call (505) 306-8285 to set up a visit.
Tell us about the job. We will get right back to you.
Sediment collects in the bottom of a tank over time. It can make a rumbling or percolating sound when the heater runs. We shut off the heater, hook a hose to the drain valve and flush until the water runs clean.
The anode rod wears away slowly to protect the tank. Once it is used up, the tank will start to corrode and, in time, leak. We pull the rod to check it, and anode rod replacement is part of the visit when it is spent.
One tank manufacturer's manual recommends a check once a year by a competent service person. It also calls for a T and P valve test at least once a year. On a closed system, it calls for a sized and charged thermal expansion tank, and we check that too. Gas units get a burner, pilot and vent check, and electric units get an element and thermostat check. A house that fights scale every year may do better with a water softener ahead of the heater.
The Albuquerque water authority says its water runs from moderately hard to hard, depending on the source and the blend. It tells customers that white particles clogging their fixtures may be scale from the water heater. If you see them, it says, you probably need to flush your water heater.
One manual for tankless water heaters calls for an inspection every year by a trained and qualified professional. It says hard water may require a more frequent flushing schedule. Its descaling steps run four gallons of white vinegar through the unit for at least an hour. The same manual says damage from lime build-up is not covered by the heater's warranty.
Temperature matters in both kinds of heater. That tankless manual says scale builds faster when the heater is set at a high temperature. A tank manual's preferred starting point is 120 degrees, and a higher setting raises the scald risk. We set the thermostat with you before we leave.
Preventative maintenance plans are a regular part of our work for property managers, landlords and repeat customers. A yearly check is easy to lose track of across several rentals. A plan keeps that check on the calendar for each heater.
Rentals and small commercial buildings can run a lot of hot water. A tank manual says heavy hot water use and hotter settings wear out an anode rod faster. New Mexico's landlord law lists a reasonable amount of hot water among an owner's duties, with some exceptions.
A leak from the tank itself means the steel has rusted through, and that tank gets replaced. Our water heater installation page covers that work. On a plan, we point out the signs of a tank near the end, so you can budget ahead.
Free estimates and site visits across Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Corrales, the East Mountains and about 70 miles around Edgewood.
(505) 306-8285From the first call to the final test, here is how it goes.
Call (505) 306-8285 and tell us what is happening and where. We ask a few questions so we bring the right parts.
Emergencies go first. Everything else gets a day and a window that works for you.
We find what is actually wrong and explain it in plain words. Then the estimate goes in writing before any work starts.
The repair or the install, with the parts it needs. Where a permit or an inspection is required, we handle that paperwork with you.
We run the water or fire the unit and check it. Then we clean up and tell you how to keep it working.
Common questions about water heater maintenance across Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Corrales, the East Mountains and about 70 miles around Edgewood. If yours is not here, call and ask.
We repair gas, electric and tankless water heaters for homes, rentals and small commercial buildings. No hot water, leaks, pilot and igniter faults, elements, thermostats and sediment.
Learn More
We install and replace tank water heaters, gas and electric, for homes and small commercial buildings. The old unit goes with us when we leave.
Learn More
We install and replace tankless water heaters in houses, rentals and small commercial buildings. Sizing, the gas line, the vent and the descaling schedule are part of the job.
Learn MoreDrains, water heaters, water softeners, gas lines and sewer work, plus boilers, furnaces, radiant heat and mini splits. One call covers the water and the heat.
Burst pipes, sewer backups and dead water heaters do not wait for Monday. Call any hour and we will get you scheduled as fast as we can.
Houses, manufactured homes, rentals and small commercial buildings. Landlords and property managers keep us on a maintenance schedule.
We run about 70 miles out from Edgewood, into Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Corrales and down to Los Lunas. The East Mountains are home.
Real reviews from real plumbing, heating and septic jobs, 37 reviews on Google.
Of all the plumbers I called for help, this is the only company that could fit me in same day. David came out within an hour of me calling and fixed the issue. He stayed on it until it was done, and I am so grateful that he was there when I needed help the most. He didn't charge an arm and leg, which was so appreciated in my situation. I will definitely be calling him in the future.
David always has a solution, I am an active real estate investor and he has been there from boilers, plumbing, sewer, septic systems, shower valves and more. Great Job and as always thank you
I have been using Wright Flow Plumbing. for years. What I have always said if you show up on time and do what you say your gunna do that is the key to running a successful business. Wright Flow always shows up on time and always does what they say what they're gunna do in a timely manner. I always refer them to my friends and family. I highly suggest you giving them a try as well.
Water softener installation cost in New Mexico: one national guide puts installs at $1,100 to $3,000. See costs by type, grain size, labor and salt.
Read more →
Tankless water heater cost in New Mexico: one national guide puts installs at $1,400 to $5,600. See fuel, labor, gas line, venting and altitude factors.
Read more →Tell us what is going on and where the house or building is, and we will come look at it. Call (505) 306-8285 or fill out the form and we will get back to you.
Tell us about the job. We will get right back to you.