In Australia, hotwater system has been a great necessity of people particularly during winter season. It requires proper installation and maintenance in order to run smoothly. A hot water system supplies between 50-90 percent water depending on your local climate and model. It usually comes with gas or electric boosters to sustain a homeowner’s water needs.
Although proper maintenance is being applied, some problems occur without you knowing it. Let’s take a look at the common problems of hotwater system;
- Not supplying hot water
- Insufficient hot water
- Rust water and rotten odour
- Unwanted noise
- Higher pitched whining
- Water leaks on certain part of the heater
These problems might be because of the following;
- Defective pilot
- Water heater unit is undersized
- Damaged tube that causes water to mix inside the tank
- Not properly installed and connected
- Control problems
- Corrosion inside the tank
- Anode rod is not working properly
- Bacteria and decay
- Excessive buildup of sediment
- Faulty temperature and pressure
- Valve leak
For instance, in case these problems occurred, it is important to take necessary precautions and safety prior to making any troubleshooting. One must take the following steps;
- Turn off your electric water heater such as the breaker or fuse
- Shut the water supply down
- Set the gas pilot valve to “PILOT” mode.
Aside from several benefits that a hot water system can give, it’s becoming a standard in Australia as well. Some cities are requiring gas-boosted hot water system which shows that hot water will be the new normal. So for homeowners and businesses, they shouldn’t wait until their hot water system goes.
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