Flow sensor fault
Cause: The water flow sensor has failed.
What to do: The sensor needs replacing.
Home / Opelika / Water heater repair
Tank and tankless water heaters: elements, thermostats, gas valves and descaling. We reach Opelika (36801, 36804) in about 30 minutes.
What we hear most in Opelika
| Repair | Typical time | |
|---|---|---|
| Thermostat replacement | ~40 min · 3 mo warranty | |
| Anode rod replacement | ~40 min · 3 mo warranty | |
| Thermocouple / gas valve replacement | ~60 min · 3 mo warranty | |
| Tank flush and descaling | ~60 min · 1 mo warranty | |
| Tankless descaling service | ~75 min · 1 mo warranty | |
| Heating element replacement | ~50 min · 3 mo warranty |
Code on the display?
Cause: The water flow sensor has failed.
What to do: The sensor needs replacing.
Cause: The main board has an internal fault.
What to do: The board needs diagnostics.
Cause: No gas supply, air in the gas line or a failed igniter.
What to do: Check the gas is on, then turn the unit off and on. If it repeats, call a technician.
Cause: The flame went out during operation.
What to do: Check the gas supply and vent. If it repeats, the flame rod needs cleaning.
Cause: The burner is not burning correctly: wrong gas pressure or blocked vent.
What to do: A technician must check gas pressure and venting.
Cause: Limescale has built up in the heat exchanger.
What to do: The unit needs a descaling flush.
Typically about 30 minutes after we confirm the booking. You choose a three-hour arrival window and the technician calls before setting off.
The service call is a flat $89 and covers the trip to Opelika and a full diagnosis. You then get an exact quote for parts and labor before any work starts.