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Hot Water Systems Sydney

99.9% of Sydney-siders have hot water systems. It doesn’t matter if it’s a gas, electric or solar system, they all break down at some point.

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INSIGHTS: HOT WATER SYSTEM

What are some common hot water problems?

Your Pro Plumbers deal with hot water issues on a regular basis. The good news is that we’ve likely experienced (and fixed) any problem you can have with hot water systems. Common problems we see are:

  • No hot water

  • Always running out of hot water

  • Low hot water pressure

  • Burst or leaking hot water heater

  • Hot water is brown or a dirty colour 

If you’re experiencing any of these problems with your hot water system, contact Pro Plumber for a free quote to get it fixed in no time. Scroll down and read through a bunch of helpful tips and insights into hot water systems and some of the issues you might experience.

Hot water basics

Hot water is heated via electricity, gas or solar energy. It’s usually stored in some form of insulated tank where it’s kept hot throughout the day/night, ready for use when needed. The only time this is not the case, is when you have an instantaneous gas heater.

Problems tend to occur when the hot water heating system is ageing. The minerals in the water combine when heated which creates a harsh environment for the heating elements, pressure relief valves, pumps, valves and fittings, eventually eroding them to the point of no longer being functional. The heating and cooling of the water expands and contracts the metal tank and the associated fittings. Which is how leaks on joints and seams occur.

What's involved in servicing your hot water unit?

Electric and gas storage hot water heaters all have multiple parts that can be serviced or replaced. If this is done regularly, the life of your heater can be prolonged. Most heaters will function for 10+ years without any issues. If you keep up a regular servicing regime, you’ll get a lot more active years out of hot water systems.

Replacement of the TPR (Temperature Relief Valve)
This is the valve at the top of your heater that activates if you have too much temperature or water pressure inside the heater. They can stick and not activate if they’re old.

Replacement of the anode rod
The purpose of the anode rod is to attract the sediment and corrosive elements (like water minerals) so that they corrode the anode rod rather than the inside of your tank.

The anode rod should be replaced every 3-4 years to ensure your tank remains free from erosion. If you need to replace your existing hot water system and you don’t want to deal with having to replace the anode rod every 3-4 years, you should consider installing an instant flow (aka continuous flow) hot water system. These come with several other advantages:

  1. they’re a compact unit, saving space in your home,
  2. they provide a continuous hot water supply
  3. instant-on systems allow for faster delivery hot water to taps
  4. they have improved temperature control
  5. and they don’t leak.

 

It’s also good to keep in mind that the government is phasing out electric hot water systems.

So, if you’re having problems with your hot water system, it’s probably time to book in your Pro Plumber to come and look at it and we’ll give you a free quote to either service or replace it.

Sydney's hot water experts

Regardless of the condition of your hot water system or the symptom you’re dealing with, Pro Plumber are your local Sydney plumbers that can solve any plumbing problem.

We’ll fix your hot water system and have it working like new again or replace it if they’re legitimately not replaceable. Your Pro Plumber is here to help and we’re experienced in both repair and replacement of any style of hot water unit. Our qualified plumbers will arrive with fully stocked work vans and can usually repair on the spot. We rely on our suppliers for replacement systems, so there may be a very short wait if you require a new unit. Contact us to now book a free quote.

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