Amerige Heights is a much newer neighborhood than Fullerton's postwar tracts. Newer homes generally have more modern piping, and some may have tankless water heaters or newer tank designs from the start.

Newer does not mean maintenance-free. Fullerton's water is hard everywhere in the city, so sediment and scale still build up, and first-generation equipment in newer homes eventually reaches the end of its life too.

Newer homes versus older tracts

Newer construction

  • More modern supply and drain piping
  • Equipment installed to more recent standards
  • May already have tankless units
  • Still affected by hard water

Older tract homes

  • Copper or galvanized lines, sometimes mixed
  • Cast-iron or clay sewer laterals
  • Older venting and connectors
  • Also affected by hard water

Maintenance still worth doing

  • Flush tanks or descale tankless units per the manual
  • Clean tankless inlet filters per the manual
  • Check seismic straps or wall mounting
  • Watch for scale or error codes on tankless displays
  • Keep the area around the heater clear

Useful details to record

Heater type
Tank or tankless, gas or electric
Install date
From the rating plate or home records
Service valves
Present on tankless units for descaling?
Manual
Keep it with the house papers for maintenance intervals

Who to contact

Gas smell
Leave and call 911 or SoCalGas from outside
Water service
City of Fullerton water utility
Permits
City of Fullerton; check with the city
License check
cslb.ca.gov
Map of Amerige Heights. It shows an area, not an office or a job site.

Common questions

Do newer homes need water heater maintenance?
Yes. Hard water affects new and old homes alike.
My tankless unit shows a maintenance code. What now?
Look up the code in the manual. It is often a reminder to descale. See the tankless guide.
Do you cover Amerige Heights?
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General information for Fullerton, not a quote or professional advice. In an emergency, call 911.