Troubleshooting Issues Concerning Your Heat Pump Hot Water System

Troubleshooting Issues Concerning Your Heat Pump Hot Water System

Introduction: ● A lot of things could go wrong with a faulty heat pump water heater system in Bowral. Winters get colder, summers get hotter. Even worse, taking a latenight shower becomes something you frown at. You probably followed all the rules there is to proper water heater maintenance - making sure you don’t tamper with what makes it work. ● Unfortunately, as with all machines, your water heater can sometimes prove unresponsive to preventive maintenance. However, what do you do when your heater acts funny? Call in the pros? ● Why not try troubleshooting the root of the problem? Troubleshooting doesn’t mean opening up delicate parts. You just need to know where to look. Down below are the various methods professionals use to troubleshoot problems with water heaters. Master them well enough and see yourself spending less on service costs in the future.

What are the most common issues you’re likely to face?

01

Heater icing up

04

Discoloured water

02

Water keeps dripping

05

A noisy heater

03

Water gets too hot for comfort.

06

Faulty compressor

Heater icing up This is a pretty typical occurrence in those cold Australian winter months. When this happens, your unit goes into defrosting mode to remove all the thin ice on the sides and top. However, the real problem comes in when the entire body is covered with a thick layer of ice. Your machine would have to do a lot of work to thaw the ice. The best thing to do is to use high-pressure from a hose to defrost the ice. NEVER use a sharp object to remove the ice. You’d be damaging the delicate fan in the process.

Water keeps dripping If you observe water dripping on the outside of your heat pump, then there's a problem. This could be traced to a clogged condensate drain. It's advisable to always inspect for loose joints in the system. Once found, waste no time in repairing or replacing them. Proper maintenance should keep you off this problem in the future. If you haven't had your heat pump installed yet, ensure your installation technician installs a drain pan under the unit. Doing this makes it hard for condensate to damage your property.

If you have a few extra bucks to spend, install an automatic leak detector alongside the drain pan.

Water gets too hot for comfort.

Extreme water temperatures are caused by a broken thermostat or a damaged heating element. It could as well be caused by setting the thermostat to high. Whatever the case may be, you shouldn't resort to DIY repair. No matter how good you are.

Since you're dealing with super hot temperatures, it's best to leave things to the professionals.

Discoloured water

If your water gets milky in colour, chances are, there are trapped gases in the heating system. To correct this, install aerated faucets to aid oxidation of these gaseous build-ups. If your water is brown, check the anode rod for rust. Or, you could try switching to an electrically powered one (this one seldom corrodes).

A noisy heater Low-pitched noise from the fans and compressor is expected.

The real noise problem comes when you hear rumbling, gurgling, or popping sounds in the heater. This is usually caused by sediment build-up on the heating elements. So, you might want to start there. To fix this issue, try cleaning your element (that is if there's still hope). To correct pounding sounds, install a water hammer arrestor.

Faulty compressor A faulty compressor is usually traced to a refrigerant leak. At times, replacement is the only option. But, if you’re using an AO smith heat pump, check the capacitor for damages on the housing. Also, try measuring your resistance. If the value’s indefinite, then you’d need to change the heating element.

● Water shortage is rampant in heat pump hot water systems in Bowral.

Some things could contribute to this issue. ● Either the thermostat temperature is set too low or too high. This could affect the flow of water into the outlets depending on the kind of heat pump in use. ● The water heater hasn’t been used for a long time (could be two weeks to a month). This causes hydrogen gas build-up in the tank. Tread very carefully with this (the Hydrogen gas is very flammable). Open the hot water tap for a little over thirty minutes to let out all the dangerous gases. ● A dirty air filter. If this is the case, just clean it and you should be fine. ● Water shortages could also be caused by increased demand (you could be having kids or long-term visitors). To adjust to the change, consult your technician for installing a more efficient heat pump hot water system.

Can proper maintenance prevent these problems?

Of course, it can! Follow these tips to better maintenance for your heat system.

Check your filters monthly.

Check for sediments regularly.

Keep all coils clean and free of debris.

Keep your heater space sacred (no foreign degradative agents).

Call the technician when things get too tedious for you.

There you have it! Expert-approved solutions to your common heat pump problems. Contact us today for issues relating to your heat pump hot water system in Bowral, Australia.

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