3 common hot water problems
Everyone has problems with their hot water system at some point in their lives. However, these issues are usually quite minor and can easily be fixed by a professional. Here are three common hot water problems you might come to face during your time as a homeowner or renter in Sydney and the surrounding areas.
Common hot water problems
1. A lack of hot water
We’ve all been there. Waking up for work at some ungodly hour in the morning and all you can think about is that nice long shower, which will leave you refreshed and ready for work. You drag yourself out of bed and into the bathroom, turn on the tap, and out comes a dismal trickle of water.
It's never a nice surprise, but it’s one that most of us are familiar with. There are a variety of reasons why this could be happening, ranging from problems with the isolation valve to issues with the temperature-pressure relief valve.
Apart from checking whether the electricity for your hot water system is actually switched on, if you come to face with this problem, your best bet is to call a professional so you can return to your refreshing morning ritual as soon as possible.
2. Problems with the temperature
It’s expected that most people will have a little difficulty finding the sweet spot for water temperature, but it shouldn’t be a constant battle.
If you find yourself getting frustrated at the fact that you’re either being burnt alive or frozen by your shower, then you have a problem that needs to be dealt with. The reason for these fluctuations could range from an issue with your limiting valve or the fact that you may not have a limiting valve at all. Not to worry though, as a professional can either fix the valve or install a new one for you.
3. Unusually high gas or electricity bills
If you’re receiving a bill every month that just doesn’t seem to equate to your perceived usage, then there might be an issue with your hot water system.
It could be the fact that your pressure relief valve is running excessively or you have a high tariff. To get to the bottom of it, monitor your hot water usage, check for leaking taps, and once you’ve ensured there is, in fact, a discrepancy between your bill and your usage, then it’s time to bring in outside help.
An experienced plumber will easily be able to inform you whether or not an off-peak tariff is an option for your home or carry out repairs to your pressure relief valve, hopefully solving the problems with your bills.
Hot water repairs and maintenance
Hot water repairs are something all Sydney residents will have to deal with at some point in their tenure. By knowing the common problems, and what is abnormal in terms of your hot water system, you’ll know when it’s time to call in a professional.
