Hot Water Cylinder Repairs
Not much can go wrong with a hot water cylinder. It is a vessel with a few valves. The normal working life of a cylinder is a decade to 20 years, however, we have seen cylinders last 40-plus years. When something goes wrong there are often simple fixes to keep your water heater working.
Most common problems for mains pressure cylinders
Cold water expansion valve constantly leaking water.
Apex Cold water expansion valve
Usually a simple fix, less than one hour, with one valve or part of valve to change
Temperature/Pressure relief valve constantly leaking water
Usually a simple fix, less than one hour, with one valve to change
Element not functioning
Generally a job for an electrician. Time to complete the job one to three hours depending on the set up
Variable water temperature
Generally simple fix, less than one hour, with one valve to change
Apex tempering valve
Water leaking from base of hot water cylinder
This is usually a terminal problem for your cylinder, which will require a complete change. Depending on the situation of the cylinder and the set up, it can take anywhere from 5 hours to 8 hours to change out.
If the original cylinder is not on a tray, now by law, a cylinder has to be on a tray and have a drain from there. This can be an issue if your cylinder is in the middle of the house.
Most common problems for low pressure cylinders
Water leaking from pipe on the roof
NEFA Pressure relief valve
This is generally a simple fix, one to two hours depending on the set up, with one valve to change
Water leaking from relief valve
Apex pressure relief valve
This is generally a simple fix, around one hour, with one valve to change
Water leaking from base of hot water cylinder
This is a terminal problem for your cylinder, which will require a complete change. Depending on the situation of the cylinder and the set up, it can take anywhere from 5 hours to 8 hours to change out.
If the original cylinder is not on a tray, now by law, a cylinder has to be on a tray and have a drain from there. This can be an issue if your cylinder is in the middle of the house.
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Or, ff you have any of these other issues, or something else wrong with your cylinder, please don’t hesitate to contact us. To get your work completed to the highest standard, contact Archer Plumbing Solutions Ltd for fast, friendly and efficient service. Call 0273486417.