Hot Water Systems
Water heaters are available in in sizes ranging from 25-400L, 150L tanks are generally the choice of homeowners but each family has different needs. Typically, a standard 150L electric water heater will comfortably supply the needed hot water for a family of four.
The most common cause of an electric water heater is one or both burned-out electric elements. It is also possible that the thermostat controlling the element may be the cause or it too could have gone bad through electric element failure.
Tips to check your hot water system:
A quick and easy way to check to see if one or both of your elements are bad is to turn on the hot tap water at a faucet in a sink at your home. If the water is hot for a short period of time and then becomes cold, you likely have a burned-out bottom element and need to replace it. When only a top element is heating, the water will heat hot on top but the thermostat will turn off the element before the water in the bottom can be heated.
If water out of the faucet is only warm and not hot, it is likely that the top element needs to be changed. One heater cannot handle the heating demand of the volume of water in the tank, thus warm water.
Another tip to consider is to drain your water heater from time-to-time to remove sediment that builds up in the bottom of your tank. It can lengthen the life of your water heater and will provide clean, hot water for bathing, dishwashers, hot tubs, and cooking. Besides, maintaining the water heater can save you the expense of calling in a plumber or an Electrician.
If you have encountered this problem call Get Amped on 0466 119 557 or email info@getamped.com.au and we will send an electrician out as soon as possible to resolve the problem and get hot water flowing before you know it.