Home Maintenance

Water Heater Flush — $99

Every gallon of water that enters your tank carries a little mineral sediment, and it all settles to the bottom — right on top of the heating element. Over the years that layer thickens into a blanket of rock: the burner works harder to heat through it, your energy bill creeps up, and the tank bottom cycles between overheating and corroding. That popping or rumbling sound some water heaters make? That’s water boiling up through sediment.

Left alone, sediment quietly shortens the life of the tank — and replacing a water heater typically costs well over a thousand dollars installed. An annual flush costs $99 and most homeowners have never done one.

The Service — What we actually do

We shut the heater down safely, connect a drain hose, and flush the tank until the water runs clear — carrying the sediment out with it. Then we refill, restart, and verify it’s heating properly before we leave. The whole visit typically takes about 45 minutes, and your hot water is only off during the flush itself.

$99 flat-rate labor. While we’re there, ask about the anode rod check ($149) — it’s the sacrificial part inside the tank that corrodes so the tank doesn’t, and replacing a spent one is the single best way to extend a water heater’s life.