Electric Hot Water Heaters Maintenance Tips for Long-Lasting Performance

Whether you are using a gas water heater or simply an electric one, the longevity and efficiency of your heater only depend on its maintenance. 

A regular checkup of your heater is not a task to be daunted by. You just have to do some spot-checks daily to prevent some unexpected breakdowns of the heater. That is how you will be able to increase the lifespan of your water heater.

This article is a guide for the maintenance of your electric hot water system. 

Water Tanks

Hot water tanks are also popular with the name storage water heaters. These systems are usually of large size and last for up to 12 years if kept properly maintained. If you do not look after the heater and check if it is working efficiently, its condition will get worse and it will collapse in less time. 

Like every other electronic appliance, electric hot water systems also need proper care. 

Once every 6 months, flush, cleaning, and inspection of the unit are needed. Also, if you are recently noticing a strange colour of water or the odour is different, it means that the heater is causing problems. It is recommended to call a technician in this situation. For your help, the workers of Hot Water Solutions are at your service. 

Tankless Water Heaters

The water heaters without tanks do not cause the same issues as storage water heaters. They do not store the water and only heat it when it is needed. Although, they supply hot water in great demand. 

For these heaters, you will not have to check out its flush every 6 months, until you start noticing problems in it. A flush along with vinegar will help remove the lime and sediment buildup in the heating unit.

Flush Your Tankless Heating Unit

The first thing you should do to repair your heater is to prepare the necessary materials for its cleaning and drainage. A large bucket, a submersible pump, 12 to 15 litres of white vinegar and two garden hoses. 

It would be good if you remove all the valves of cold and hot water and even the electricity connection. Now attach a hose to the cold water valve and connect the other with a pump. Fill the vinegar in the bucket and put the pump inside. 

Connect the other hose to the hot water valve. Turn on both the valves and the pump. Leave it to proceed for an hour. The vinegar will completely clean the system and wash out all the sediments inside the heater. 

It is better to call a professional instead of doing this all by DIY. Because a single mistake of yours can have a lot of consequences. 

Temperature Regulation

The thermostat is used in the water heaters to regulate the temperature inside the water tank. If you have noticed that the thermostat is not maintaining the temperature according to your requirements, or if it is not working according to the reading of temperature, dismantle the thermostat to know if its switch button is tripped or not. 

Talking to a professional will help you more about the heater’s maintenance. 

Water Leakage

If you have noticed a constant leakage of water under the tank, you have to turn off the power to the heater immediately and call a technician. There can be flooding in your home and extreme water damage. That is why, do not forget to check up on your heaters regularly. 

Calcium build-up

The main purpose of flushing your heater is to get rid of all the sediments and especially calcium. 

The growth of sediments is usually due to hard water usage. Such water has a high concentration of minerals in it, for example, calcium, magnesium, and iron. These are harmless to ingest but their build-up in the tank causes problems. So it is better to flush the tank frequently. 

Conclusion

Electric water heaters use heating elements to heat the water. The usage of electric water heaters is better than other heaters due to a friendly environment with less heat emissions. For the hot water system installation, you can contact the experts of Hot Water Solutions. They are among top rated installers in Australia.