8 Common Hot Water System Problems

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8 Common Hot Water System Problems
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Introduction

• Modern hot water systems are a necessary comfort,
  but they do have problems sometimes like all
  other products or services. The 8 problems
  listed here are the most common hot water system
  troubles. If you have one at home, read through
  our list to figure out if your system needs
  attention and what can be done next, preferably
  by a qualified trade person.

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• 1. Not enough hot water
• One of the most annoying problems you could be
  facing with a hot water system is not getting
  enough hot water! Now, there could be many
  reasons for this such as 
• The tank is not big enough.
• The heating element is on its way out.
• The thermostat is not turned up high enough.
• The tankless system is not working well with
  multiple hot water outlets.
• The tankless system is unable to cope with
  freezing weather.
• 2. No Hot Water at All
• This is more common than you would think and
  could mean a range of different things such as
• There is no power.
• The element is broken.
• The pilot is not working.
• The circuit breaker has tripped.
• Maybe a temperature cut-off was activated.

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• 3. The Water is Way Too Hot
• The other common problem is getting water that is
  scalding hot. One easy fix for this is turning
  down the temperature setting. However, the reason
  could also be a faulty hot water tempering valve
  that keeps water at the correct and safe
  temperature.
• 4. When There is Not Enough Water
• Low or bad hot water pressure is a problem that
  may not be the systems fault. It could be either
  due to mismatched sizes of plumbing pipes or that
  the tank is not big enough to cope with the
  usage. Whatever may be the issue, if you notice
  that the pressure is steadily declining, call on
  your local plumber to get the best fix done.

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• 5. Noisy Hot Water Production
• A scaly build-up on the heating elements often
  causes rumbling, banging, and popping noises in
  the hot water system. A simple flush or
  de-scaling routine by your local plumber can fix
  the problem.
• Pro tip Hot water anode might also be the reason
  behind noises so get it checked at regular
  intervals.
• 6. Taking Too Much Time to Heat Up 
• The water could take a long time to heat up for
  reasons such as
• Faulty elements
• Build-up of sediments
• Defective thermostat
• Bad gas burner 
• If you have an instantaneous system, keep in mind
  that a longer heating time is normal. But if this
  is the case with tank systems that hold
  pre-heated water, getting checked by
  professionals is the best solution.

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• 7. The Tank is Leaking
• Your hot water unit may be leaking for many
  reasons including 
• Faulty valves
• Loose connections
• Corroded tank
• 8. Dirty and/or Smelly Hot Water
• Dirty water with changed colour is usually caused
  by tank corrosion and can be fixed by a simple
  flush or replacing the anode rod. Likewise,
  bacteria are responsible for stinking water and a
  system flush is enough.

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Conclusion

• No matter when or how your hot water system works
  up, your trusty, local plumber can easily help.
  If you need one in Sydney, then you have come to
  the right place.
• At Crucial Plumbing, we can help you find out the
  correct diagnosis and provide suitable help.
• At Crucial Plumbing, you get the full range of
  quality plumbing services at fair fees. We do it
  professionally and with minimum fuss. Call today
  to book an appointment.

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Contact Us

• Phone
• 02 8041 4999
• Email
• info_at_crucialplumbing.com.au
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• www.crucialplumbing.com.au