Electric heaters are an essential part of your home. When the hot water heater goes wrong it can paralyse your life. This is a problem that cannot wait. There is nothing stopping you from troubleshooting the heater at home, though. We are going to look at some of the most common water heater problems and go through what they mean for you. You can also visit our site to find out more about this.
No Hot Water : The most common reason hot water stops appearing is a tripped circuit breaker. In this case, all you need to do is replace the circuit breaker, which does not necessarily have to be done by a professional. If the circuit breaker is fine, you have to look at the possibility that the limit switch, heating element or thermostat has broken down. Since you cannot test for this unless you are a professional, you will need to call an engineer.
Hot Water Giving Out : Second to no hot water is the hot water not staying on long enough. This is nearly always caused by a thermostat breaking down or a heating element. The only other explanation is loose wiring. If wiring has come loose, you will need to put it back in order to restore the flow of hot water. Again, this is something you will need to call a professional for.
Reheating Times : If your water heater is taking too long to reheat, it could take a while for your electric radiators to reach the desired temperature. Check the thermostat first. It is not uncommon for people to simply forget to turn the thermostat. If there is an actual problem with it, it’s often to do with the lower thermostat. Older water heaters may be slow because of a build-up of sediment at the bottom of the tank. You can clean your tank at home, though, so search for an online guide.
Hot Water : If you have turned the thermostat down and you are still getting water at boiling temperatures, the chances are the thermostat has completely malfunctioned or it has notset. You can solve this problem by yourself, but it is nearly always better to call in a professional.
Black Water : When you start to get colour discolouration, this is a sign that the anode has dissolved or there is a build-up of elements within the water tank. The water heater anode is essential for preventing rusting. If it has to do with your anode, it means the water heater has started to rust. This can often mean a complete water heater replacement.
Strange Odours : If you have started to notice that your tank has started to smell funny, this is due to bacteria within. Flushing the tank will help to reduce the strength of the odour. Another option is to replace the anode rod with a different metal. If you have to replace the anode rod, see a professional about it immediately. As already mentioned above, feel free to flush the tank yourself. Only call someone else to do it if you lack confidence.
Electric Heating Supplies are the experts on electric heaters and electric radiators. They can help you troubleshoot a difficult boiler and come up with an effective solution.