Tankless Water Heaters Fort Worth
Tankless Water Heaters Fort Worth
Tankless water heaters offer added convenience, reduced energy usage and money savings. A growing number of homeowners are turning to first quality Noritz tankless water heaters. The tankless doesn’t rely on a tank to heat and store hot water. The tankless heats water as the need calls for it. With Benjamin Franklin’s Noritz tankless water heaters in Fort Worth you’ll never run out of hot water again.
A tankless water heater is a highly efficient unit that circulates water through a heater as it flows toward the faucet. Furthermore, it uses burners fueled by either natural gas or propane gas to heat the water. Due to the inherent hazards of gas, you should only use a gas certified, licensed plumber for the installation of tankless water heaters in Fort Worth.
Unlike a traditional water heater, a tankless water heater is wall mounted, and models are available that can even be mounted on the home’s exterior. Tankless heaters are growing in popularity, because they are energy efficient, save you money on energy costs, take up little space, and add a new standard of convenience to your home.
Maintenance
To continue providing hot water at the correct temperature, the tankless water heater will require regular maintenance as any water heater will. In addition, our Noritz tankless water heaters provided an additional layer of convenience. Though it is rare, if a problem develops, your Noritz tankless water heater will provide error codes, simplifying the diagnoses and repair. In the following are some of the more common error codes you may encounter with your Noritz tankless water heaters in Fort Worth.
Common Noritz Tankless Error Codes
Error Code 05
The problem: Service warning.
Solution: This is not an error code, but is the automatic service reminder that informs you it is time to call your Benjamin Franklin plumber in Fort Worth for service on your tankless water heaters in Fort Worth. Furthermore, failure to provide routine service can result in premature failure of the unit.
Error Code 10
The problem: The error code 10 shows a problem in the gas combustion that causes combustion to continue even after shutdown.
Solution: Foreign material on the burner is continuing to burn after gas combustion stops. Contact your plumber.
Error Code 11
The problem: This code indicates ignition failure in the tankless water heater. It means that the unit is not firing up to heat the water.
The solution: Potential causes include insufficient gas supply, or airflow. In addition, it may point to debris on the ignition plug. Contact your plumber.
Error Code 12
The problem: This code indicates the unit has a weak flame and the water is not being heated properly.
The solution: Potential causes include an insufficient gas supply, or airflow. Contact your plumber. The adjustment of gas pressure on tankless water heaters in Fort Worth requires the services of a qualified licensed plumber.
Error Code 16
Problem: An error code 16 is due to a sharp spike in outlet water temperature. This is frequently the result from scale buildup, which interferes with heat-transfer efficiency and causes the unit to compensate by burning hotter and using more energy.
Solution: Contact your plumber to provide descaling. Scale is due to hard water, and installation of a water softener may resolve it.
Error Code 20
The problem: The high limit switch has been activated.
Solution: Removal of the lime scale causing the excessively high temperature. Contact your Benjamin Franklin plumber for descaling due to hard water. Consider the installation of a water softener.
Error Code 59
The problem: Low input BTU, combustion problems.
Problem: This code indicates the gas combustion chamber fails to receive adequate air, or the combustion gases are not vented due to a blockage in the ventilation.
Solution: Contact your plumber. The plumber will remove the blockage from the vent pipe, clean the burner chamber and provide other necessary repairs for your tankless water heaters in Fort Worth .
Error Code 90
Problem: This error code indicates a combustion problem due to an improper mixture of air and fuel. Possible causes are insufficient gas supply, a blockage in the fuel vent, or other.
Solution: Contact your plumber who will check gas pressure, ventilation, and other factors involving combustion in tankless water heaters in Fort Worth.
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