Maintenance Guides / Plumbing & Water

Descale tankless (hard water)

Difficulty: moderateTime: 60 minsEst. Cost: $30 - $150

Why it matters

Hard water causes scale 2x faster; descaling prevents efficiency loss and failure.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Turn off tankless heater at breaker.

  • 2

    Close inlet and outlet isolation valves.

  • 3

    Attach pump hoses to service ports.

  • 4

    Fill bucket with vinegar or descaling solution.

  • 5

    Run solution through unit 45 minutes.

  • 6

    Flush with fresh water 15 minutes.