When is the right time to replace your hot water system in Adelaide?

When is the right time to replace your hot water system in Adelaide?

If you are in Adelaide, you must be having a water heater system in your home, and why not as it meets all your hot water needs. But just imagine, when you require hot water in Adelaide the most, and it just stops coming, you would naturally find yourself in a fix.

Generally, while the heater is working properly, we hardly take notice of it, but we have to face situation, when the hot water system needs replacement, especially when it is getting older. And, it also might stop functioning leaving no scope of repairs. Even, it might lead to unbearable expenses.

A question is how to tell the difference between a water heater system that requires fixing and which is going to get completely out?

The following would help you understand whether the heater requires fixing or merely repair?

Age of the system The age of the hot water system is generally around 8 to 12 years, and if you have the manufacturer’s information, you might be able to find its exact time frame. If your hot water heater system is now 15-20 years old and has started becoming noisy, failed to give you the hot water, it means its life has ended and it is time to go for its substitute. If you do not remember or do not know the age of the hot water system, it is better to seek advice from the professional plumber whether it requires repair or not?

You are not getting hot water One of the initial signs of the hot water system that you might not have noticed is that your shower often turned cold halfway or it might get failed due to heat up. So before you rush to replace the system, find out whether it is not caused by a faulty thermostat or a broken heating element.

Quite often by resetting the thermostat can also improve the system and it is also possible that you only need to replace the thermostat.

You are hearing hissing or sizzling noise from the tank Whenever you start hearing a noise like hissing or sizzling from the tank, it is a sign that might be now your system is going to die and require replacement. But it is also possible that a hissing or sizzling noise might be due to a faulty relief valve discharging waste, and probably be requiring replacement. It is highly suggested that you have a correct type of valve with the correct pressure rating. If there is any evidence of leakage, this means your system might require replacement. It is better to call a plumber to check for any fault in the system.

There might be sludge or rust around the fittings If you find there is any corrosion around your system, it means there might be leakage. Try to tighten the fitting. If this does not solve the issue, it is better to go for replacement. It is not easy to repair the hot water heater system leakage, so it is better to call a professional plumber who would look into the matter and make an appropriate assessment.

What you should avoid while considering the replacement of your hot water heater system If there is no option left except replacement, make a decision carefully and avoid the mistakes which some buyers quite often make. Decide which hot water system you need to buy; whether you should opt for electric, gas or solar hot water heater system. Buy the system which not only meets your household’s needs but also places a very little burden on your monthly bills. Secondly check the government rules and regulations before going for a replacement, as some older hot water heater systems have restrictions due to green initiatives undertaken by the government.

Generally, an old electric hot water heater is not efficient and also cost much to operate, so it is best to swap to a new solar hot water heater. By getting heater you would be saving monthly bills and

might also be eligible for government rebates. Solar hot water heater systems supply more than 90 percent of household hot water needs with little greenhouse gas emissions.

It is always advised to hire a professional plumber to make a right decision about your hot water heater. After all it is your most valuable investment, which you should take carefully.

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