{"id":167,"date":"2021-04-13T08:49:28","date_gmt":"2021-04-13T08:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowall.dev19.bigideas.io\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=167"},"modified":"2022-02-25T20:46:06","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T20:46:06","slug":"maintenance","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/help.noritz.com\/index.php\/knowledge-base\/maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"What maintenance is recommended?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The filter, located on the cold water inlet fitting, should be checked for debris about once a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Noritz Quick Tech Tip\" width=\"643\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8bSSNkynZI4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The front cover, fan, and venting should be checked for dust and debris. Depending on water quality, a heat exchanger flush may be necessary as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further detail can be found in the owners guide, located at <a href=\"http:\/\/support.noritz.com\/technical-literature\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/support.noritz.com\/technical-literature<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Below is a video demonstrating a basic maintenance procedure on a Noritz tankless.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-ht-blocks-messages wp-block-hb-message wp-block-hb-message--withicon is-style-danger\"><strong>The procedures shown in this video should be performed by a trained service professional as it deals with gas, water and electricity within confined spaces.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Perform Noritz Periodic Maintenance\" width=\"643\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iLiV2YSSLrk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the unit is supplied with hard water and a softener or water treatment is not installed, the unit will need to be flushed annually to clean up and remove scale deposits that have formed inside the heat exchanger. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/help.noritz.com\/index.php\/knowledge-base\/descale\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check out this article for the descale procedure<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Descale a Noritz Heater\" width=\"643\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mqh2EDcy6r8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The filter, located on the cold water inlet fitting, should be checked for debris about once a year. The front cover, fan, and venting should be checked for dust and debris. Depending on water quality, a heat exchanger flush may be necessary as well. 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