SYDNEY WATER HEATER SERVICE TIPS

All hot water heaters have a temperature relief valve.  As water heats up, it expands and pressure is created.  The relief valve’s role is to relieve any pressure that may build up by allowing it to escape, and thus protecting the tank.

It is normal for a small amount of water to discharge from the relief valve during the water heating cycle, however, if this amount fills a bucket within a 24 hour period, it may indicate that there is a problem with your system.  We suggest you contact us to inspect your tank.

If there is a continuous dribble of water from your hot water tank (not just during the heating cycle), there may be a small particle of foreign material blocking the relief valve.  To amend this, try gently easing the relief valve lever for a few seconds. This may dislodge the foreign material and clear the blockage. Then lower the lever gently. If the water continues to dribble, contact us for more troubleshooting advice.

In the case of a steady flow of water coming from your relief vale, it may be that the water mains pressure is rising above the pressure designed for your hot water tanks relief valve.  This problem usually happens at night.  If this is the case, contact us and we can install a pressure limiting valve.  Note that the relief valve should never be replaced with one of a higher pressure rating.

This PDF diagram shows you where to find your water tank relief valve »

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Hot water is our business and we have been repairing, servicing and installing water heaters in Sydney homes for over 20 years. We are authorised service technicians for all gas, solar and electric hot water brands including Rheem, Solahart, Rinnai, Dux, Aquamax, Apricus, Vulcan, Bosch, Everhot, Solahart, Conergy and Edwards Solar. Our licensed tradesmen, in our trucks stocked with spare parts and replacement tanks, are available to ensure your hot water heater problems are repaired quickly and efficiently today. Call us today for more information and advice on the best water heater to suit your household hot water usage.

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