How To Clean & Flush Tankless Hot Water Heaters with VINEGAR!

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Tankless HOT WATER HEATERS MUST be descaled annually or they can fail in less than 5 years! You can do this job yourself, Cleaning, descaling & flushing your tankless hot water is easy with this step-by-step how to video. I show you a complete cleaning that will save you money from hiring a plumber. p. Works with all the popular brands Rinnai, EcoSmart, Rheem, State, Takagi, Navien, Bosch, SioGreen ,StiebelEltron
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@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

*Thank you for watching* - please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE *Tools from the video* Pump: amzn.to/3jcKT32 - Hoses: amzn.to/3nUJUrP - Vinegar (buy locally if you can) or free delivery: here amzn.to/2H7L8im

@Blitzkrieg.u812 3 года назад

When doing what you are doing... tie a women's stocking over the end of the red hose... it will capture the calcium particles... if you do not use a stocking .... the calcium particles will go back into the pump and back into the filter screen... thus cleaning the filter screen again....p.s..use cooking oil on the filter screen o ring... it will prolong life of the o ring and help seal it better...p.s.s one time I was in a jam... I used my sock! And if you want.. add a anti scale filter on the incoming cold water side... change filter every 3 months... and never buy vinegar again! Antiscale filter is easier, faster,, and inexpensive p.s.s.s. antiscale filters will also remove alge and slime in the water!

@2326TX 3 года назад

Why are you heating hot water?

@JPbayareah 3 года назад

Isn’t there a part in the tubing where the hot water is leaving the heater and about to go into house that needs to be cleaned? I think that junction in tubing may be clogged since I have very hard water where I live and my hot water pressure suffers immensely. Any info on that?

@jazihbaebeshaki4370 3 года назад

What is the size of the pump that you are using?

@jrbflk 2 года назад

@@jazihbaebeshaki4370 He used a Utilitech 1/6 HP Submersible Utility Pump

@DavidMcGinn-wj2dk 11 месяцев назад

This was an exact replacement for the old one that lasted about 10 years. ru-vid.comUgkx7yWIKcrbA9KMHkGSfcgxW2lsjHT6B8Sh The top of my mitigation tube by my roofline was just a 90 elbow which allowed too much debris to fall down into the fan, eventually ruining it. Without this issue, I bet it would have kept running another 10 years. When I replaced this fan, I added an extra elbow joint so the top tube now it does a 180, which should solve that problem. The radon guys around here wanted to charge me a $300 diagnostic fee, then parts/labor (probably close to $600 total). I installed this all by myself in about an hour for the cost of the fan; it would probably be even easier/faster with two people. FYI the manufacturer's warranty greatly differs depending on whether you install it yourself (1 yr warranty) or have a licensed installer do it (10 yrs).

@jamesjacobs8039 Год назад

Also... tankless units typically have an air intake filter, which should be disassembled and cleaned as well. This is located on top of the unit, between where the air intake pipe connects to the unit itself. It acts as a catch-all for any dust ,debris, or buggies that may work their way in from the outside. Great video! Thank you!

@rcfreeman Месяц назад

DUDE! This is how a how to video is done! Nice work and THANK YOU. I owe you a beer or two

@jenniferblaszak2244 Год назад

I do not even have a tankless hot water heater - and I still clicked the LIKE button.

@usmc7210 9 месяцев назад

Be a great idea to flush the system after your done too with clean water. Disconnect the intake hose and close the valve off and then turn on the water intake valve while the hot water side is open with the hose into a drain. Let it drain for 2 min to flush out the vinegar and any other debris you may have left. Also, I've found adding a sock with a rubber band on the discharge hose to be a great filter so you're not running sediment back through the vinegar flush.

@RBZ-1 4 месяца назад

Thank you! Was wondering about flushing out any leftover vinegar...needed this tip on using the normal water flow and leaving the hot side hose outlet still in bucket😃

@AvnerRosenstein-ULTRA-LXV 2 года назад

Pro tip: Hook your hoses to the valves before opening...then you can just drain the heater's leftover water directly in the bucket instead of water going everywhere.

@rodrigojimenez7644 2 года назад

Pro tip very much appreciated! Didn’t think of that.

@jcpoiuy 2 года назад

Yeah, I like that.

@rednkfn 2 года назад

Lol or just open up the overpressure valve and let it all go out that way.

@AvnerRosenstein-ULTRA-LXV 2 года назад

@@rednkfn That too.

@steveswanekamp6076 Год назад

Exactly what I thought the first time I watched this video.

@johnbailey5503 Год назад

This was incredibly helpful!! Thank you - worked perfectly, cost me about $75 total....I got a quote from a plumber for $540! ...thanks again!

@aplleyva Год назад

After putting this job off for months I turned off the TV, got my ass off the couch and did this. THX

@LeMatt87n 5 месяцев назад

Time to do it again. GO

@RBZ-1 5 месяцев назад

This is me today lol...start the clock.

@allenemiesforeignanddomest3320 3 месяца назад

It’s so damn hard to get motivated, isn’t it?

@fvhitman4hire 2 года назад

Bought the equipment, followed your directions carefully ... mission accomplished! Thank you

@venturingwisdom1389 2 года назад

Thus was insanely helpful, clear, to the point. Well done

@PaulHenreid 2 года назад

Best quality How-To video I have seen on flushing and cleaning a tankless hot water heater. Incidentally, one of my tankless water heaters is the same make and model in this video.

@sislau 2 года назад

I followed this video STEP BY STEP. Thank you so very much for such clear and concise instructions. My only issue was the pre-filter would not come out. I unscrewed it, was able to get the washer off, but the filter itself would not come out. Oh well? But for the rest, feeling very good about my tankless! THANK YOU!

@you2ubesucksbeyond 2 года назад

Great how too! I put an old nylon stocking on my return to help trap the lime and other solid junk. Plus it fun to watch it fill up with and see how nasty it was.

@marvinphifer9770 Год назад

Best video out of four I have watched. Plumber told me a transfer pump is best to use.

@geronimocerda6212 3 года назад

What you said about calling a plumbing company is true the cost of doing this maintenance every year is good for you water heater keeps ur unit running good with out have any problems with it. Good video.

@sunnysea3756 Год назад

excelente explicacion, completa porque muestra realmente lo que hay que hacer y sin egos de mostrar a una persona, la mejor que he visto de todos los plomeros que circulan por las redes... EXCELENTE!! GRACIAS!!

@martinfurlong1071 Год назад

I very much appreciate your tutorial on flushing a tankless, water heater. Just a note: I took your advice and, after an hour of flushing, I double checked the small filter, and, it had more CRUD on it than the first inspection did (almost plugged up). I would hope you would prioritize this step as it is so easy to perform. Thanks again for the concise video. Take care...

@CharlieAlbrightPianist 3 года назад

Thanks Silver Cymbal for all your content, from yard stuff to this! Didn't realize this was something I needed to do...ordered the stupplies, flushed the tankless hot water heater, and my white vinegar turned blue too! :) I'm a pianist on RU-vid who loves to maintain the yard/house...so your content is awesome! :)

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

Very kind of you to say, so glad the videos have been helpful too. Thanks again

@CharlieAlbrightPianist 3 года назад

@@SilverCymbal Once things return to normal, hope to meet you someday at a concert! :)

@bradshadbradshaw8319 3 года назад

Clear, straightforward, and useful. Thanks!

@cowboytexan5980 3 года назад

very clear lecture voice. good professional teaching A to Z. fantastic easy way step by step even can 5 yrs old boy can follow to do it himself. thank you so much.

@MikeKatchmar 2 месяца назад

Thank you! I bought a kit off Amazon and your video made it incredibly easy.

@MrJfm69 Месяц назад

I have not cleaned my water heater in years 😢 I am going to do it right now . Thank you for this instructive video 👍🏼

@mchagaris 2 года назад

Great video. Good lighting, good explanation, and I like the easy steps for when the job is finished.

@Robbgt Год назад

Great video! I would absolutely check the cold side filter a second time after the vinegar circulation - mine was clean on pre check and had a bunch of sediment after.

@salinsarin1 2 года назад

very nice video. good explanation of each step and actually, I am more confident now to do the descaling of my Rinnai unit myself. Thank you.. will be using 3 gallons white vinegar and 3 capfuls of CLR.

@scottrose5647 Год назад

Excellent step by step process! Perfect! Thank you!!

@patmurray7334 3 года назад

Very well done! Thank you for the intuitive approach to this :)

@bengeorge2 2 года назад

Thank you so much.. I was able to follow your clean instructions to do this today.

@eastwest113 3 года назад

I plan on owning a home soon and I've loved every video you posted. Thank you for your thoughtful, well crafted, and easy to follow series of videos. Thank you.

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

Awesome! So nice of you to say. I do so much myself and yes it takes me a little time but year after year you really can save a fortune on so many jobs.

@AlexSong707 Год назад

This video is well made. Very easy to understand.

@bruce4202 Год назад

Great video I had a new IBC boiler tankless hot water heater installed and after a year I had it flushed and it cost me $250.00 so after that I decided to buy all the stuff I need to flush it out and do it myself looks very simple to do.

@thecapitalalliance 3 года назад

This is an excellent quality video, and professionally done. Thank you!

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

You're very welcome!

@ntme6506 Год назад

Doing this now and so far so good. My pre filter is in line though so I could not do it before. I'll do it at the end. Thanks.

@Stuart68505 3 года назад

It might help to filter out the scale particles in the red hose ( returning the cleaning solution) before it goes into the bucket. The faucet used for the final rinse may get a restricted strainer if big particles are still present. Thanks for the technique you shared.

@Portageediggah 2 месяца назад

Many thanks for your video. Very very helpful. Much success with your business

@bobmeeks96 3 года назад

Very clear explanation.

@paleodavis8136 Год назад

Best tutorial ever, thank you sir!

@jimmymurphy3884 3 года назад

Excellent he was very thorough

@thor6997 2 года назад

You get better results with the tankless flush solutions. Ask your manufacturer and try it. The difference is astounding

@babyfox205 3 месяца назад

this is genius! never thought about it.

@CharlesBrown-xk1sn 3 года назад

I just flushed my Navien NPE-240A using a regular 1/2 HP pump instead of a sump pump and it worked like a charm. It floods periodically where I live so I am well equipped with pumps, so I used what I had. Thank you!

@BlakeAdamsCO 3 года назад

Does your Navien have a recirculation pump and storage unit in the heater? If so, did you have to do anything with that specifically or just what's mentioned here? Thanks!

@CharlesBrown-xk1sn 3 года назад

@@BlakeAdamsCO Just what was mentioned here.

@CharlesBrown-xk1sn 3 года назад

@@BlakeAdamsCO Sorry, forgot to mention...no internal circulation pump.

@felipemateo9828 3 года назад

You did a very good job explaining, good video. 👍

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Greg29 3 года назад

I regret not getting a tankless water heater when I needed a replacement but plan on getting one next time. Thanks for this video, great info. I'm a bit amazed though that the vinegar doesn't destroy the pump.

@WeirdMystery2012 3 года назад

You flush the pump with clean water when you're done with the water heater.

@pland99 Год назад

Its not hydrochloric acid,just ~4% vinegat,flush with water when done,good to go!

@dannyc4419 3 года назад

Another money-saving video thank you

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

Happy to help!

@sun6v546 3 года назад

Very Very Good job , mate .

@0972labibi 3 года назад

Omg Thank you!! I have a tankless water heater and spending over 368$ to get it flush. Guess what? I did it my self!!!

@gattie12ben 3 года назад

It's a new helpful video everytime! Keep up the awesome videos

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

Thank you so much

@thebork4145 2 месяца назад

great video thank you for helping us out

@daniel-vm3qn 2 года назад

great simple explanation

@aljay2955 Год назад

Excellent video. I flushed my tankless water heater and found that after running the vinegar through the unit I emptied the bucket, filled it with fresh water and directed the hot water connected hose to my laundry tub. Then I turned on the pump and watched milky water run into the laundry tub. Filled the bucket up a couple more times and repeated the process. You'd be surprised how much residue is still in the lines after running the vinegar through the water heater.

@smusgrav 3 года назад

My wife has been after me to get this done. This video put me over the edge ordering stuff to get it done!

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

You definitely want to do it,, glad the video helped!

@tonylopez7069 3 месяца назад

That's where I'm heading now (married to a nagger! shhhh) so I want to do it before the real nagging --oops, I mean "urging" starts. Thanks for the extra motivation!

@danarcher3415 4 месяца назад

Good vid! Great job!

@daviddjerassi 2 года назад

EXCELLENT video thank you .

@johnc8112 3 года назад

Very good video going to try it. Keep up with the great videos you produce.

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

Thank you very much for the nice words!

@juliehenderson1672 3 года назад

Thank you. Well done.

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

I appreciate it, thank you

@timhann152 2 года назад

Thank you very much for this video.

@bigtrouble5043 3 года назад

Awesome video, I was looking for this thanks.

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

Glad I could help

@melinageofashion 2 года назад

Super understanding video I’ll do if my self.

@Funtimewithmykids 3 года назад

Been wanting to do this I have the unit top floor in my walk in closet behind the wall Of bathroom also have a steam unit thank you

@chrism9037 3 года назад

Great video!

@BillCraft777 2 года назад

Helpful...thank you!

@sylhetiii 8 месяцев назад

Very helpful. Thank you

@webeducation 3 года назад

Almost ended up getting one of these. Nice video. Maybe you could do a video on cleaning mesh water filters for irrigation system. The cost is beginning to add up.

@JB50713 3 года назад

I don’t have one of these water heaters but this is a straight forward money saving video! Kudos

@badams1897 2 года назад

Great video, hook up hoses first as said in other comments but very helpful.

@anamari6103 4 месяца назад

Thank you, great video!!

@spartansmsu93noob54 3 года назад

Thanks for this very informative vid! I just did this no problem!

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

Glad it helped!

@terrylee6703 3 года назад

Thank you

@chrisdeering2077 8 месяцев назад

Great video.

@katiewilkins8851 3 года назад

You are an awesome video maker great job thank you

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

That is so nice of you to say, glad you like the videos.

@kpg490 3 года назад

Very informative. Thanks

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@EverydayChris 2 года назад

awesome what an informative video!

@10tenman10 3 года назад

Really good video. Thanks.

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

You're welcome! Thank you for the nice words

@hollansc 10 месяцев назад

this was perfect. i just cleaned out my system using your video step by step. although i couldn’t the filter. have you seen some without one?

@alirezaaghamohammadi2955 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing this

@minbulkmusic 11 месяцев назад

What an education I git with this! Would never have attempted this without this video!! Super easy and explained perfectly. Thank you!!

@John-if8sx 3 года назад

Another excellent video.

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

I appreciate that

@dontgogettingoffended8526 3 года назад

Currently on my way to lowes

@SafetyBriefer 3 года назад

Great video. Thank you.

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@johnhamilton9229 3 года назад

Great video. I saw you own a house generator, I would love to see an oil change and maintenance video on that. Wishing you were my neighbor.

@vinnypinatelli221 3 года назад

Great video very helpful

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@rekintoloco Год назад

Thanks a lot pal!

@RayRomanMedia 3 года назад

Well done, thanks!

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@kimberlynguyen4113 Год назад

I like your video because it easy understands .🙏👏👏👏👍👍👍

@Benmu2182 3 года назад

Great video! 👍🏽

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

Thank you! 👍

@izzzzzz6 Год назад

The frequency of the cleaning depends on the water in the area you live in. I just picked up a gas water heater that probably hasn't been cleaned in 20 years. I turned it upside down and let it soak in vinegar overnight.

@alolanbrock7771 3 года назад

Wow thankyou

@gotsubu9045 3 года назад

Thank you so much!! You are the best!!!!!

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

You're welcome! Thank you so much

@scottschuett7765 2 года назад

Excellent video....I would just add that you should turn off the electricity at the breaker box.

@ap2291 Год назад

Excellent video and explanation- thank you! Any recommendations from anyone on a good pump?

@RubenHernandez-hg3bs 2 года назад

Thank you you the best

@roscoeroberts5910 8 месяцев назад

best video

@DarthDaddy-cg6ro 2 года назад

Thanks.

@MrJestinvarghese 5 дней назад

Doing this right now! My unit is in the attic! Such a struggle lol. Luckly, I have a drain pan underneath the unit that goes outside. I think I can use that to dump the nasty water??, instead of carrying the bucket down the stairs from the attic The blue and red values that you need to close (not the maintenance ones) was a struggle to close. I had to unscrew it and use pliers to turn the valves.

@Methnerjacob 3 года назад

Awesome. My tank is on year 11. Gonna get this next since it doesn't seem that bad to maintain.

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

Glad it helped. If its still working its not too late. It will be well worth a little time. Thanks again

@andrewpoloni4197 3 года назад

Your videos are awesome! Thank you for this!

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@cyberdk Год назад

Very helpful and $$$savings video 😊.

@jeffm2787 3 года назад

Connect your hoses first after pulling off the caps. Put the hoses in the bucket and then open the valves. No need to spill any water.

@5ghostshadow 3 года назад

Mine failed in 3. I did all the maintainence. First the fan went, then the burner went. They were covered under the warranty and repaired. Once the board went and it wasn't covered under warranty I went back to the tank. I wanted to love it. Maybe I had a lemon, but issues from others didn't boost my confidence. Ill wait a few more years as popularity continues to grow.

@SilverCymbal 3 года назад

Tankless heaters are not perfect and many had major issues in the early years. Keep an eye out for a new videos talking about the differences but as you have found they aren't perfect for everyone and they have a lot of technology in there,

@5ghostshadow 3 года назад

@@SilverCymbal it was a sad loss because our utilities are in a closet. Taking the tank out and installing a tankless elsewhere afforded us much needed pantry space in that closet. I wasn't happy to go back to the tank lol.

@DonaldDump2024 3 года назад

@@SilverCymbal Our Rinnai tankless water heater is 8 years old and no problems until this year. I’ve never done any maintenance but noticed a decrease in pressure, then I found this. I’m doing the maintenance. Don’t give up on tankless. It saves me about $20 a month in electricity and I never run out of hot water even when guests stay over.