Why don’t I have hot water?
No hot water? Read this checklist which may solve the problem.
STEP 1 – Is the electricity turned on? Make sure the isolating switch (usually located on your electricity switchboard) is switched on. Then make sure the hot water switch, usually next to the isolating switch, is also on.
STEP 2 – Check that the fuse marked ‘water heater’ (or similar) has not blown and is OK.
STEP 3 – If your hot water heater has a power cord, check that it is plugged into the socket, and turned on at the power point.
STEP 4 – If your hot water heater has a timer attached, make sure it’s on and has been given enough time to heat up the water.
STEP 5 – Check that your energy tariff provides sufficient time to reheat your hot water tank to meet the hot water needs of your household.
STEP 6 – Monitor how much hot water your household uses, to make sure you are not exhausting your supply. Consult us about low flow tap valves and energy saving shower heads. You can also purchase a cheap waterproof timer or clock and install it in your shower to keep track of usage.
STEP 7 – Check the temperature relief valve on your water heater is not discharging too much water. Excessive amounts of water may be diminishing your hot water supply, normally only a small amount of water is discharged during the heating cycle.
STEP 8 – Speak to us about checking your hot water heaters thermostat setting to make sure it is correct for your household. It is important that the temperature is not so hot that it scolds.
Sydney Hot Water Service and Repairs
For emergency, same day water heater repairs and service to all Sydney areas, contact us today for prompt assistance. We service all Sydney suburbs and the Central Coast. Hot water is our business so we arrive in fully stocked trucks with spare parts and replacement tanks to ensure your hot water problems are resolved today. There are no cold showers for our customers!