How To Know When It’s Time To Replace Your Old Hot Water Cylinder
First, you need to know when to replace your old hot water cylinder. If you wait too long, your water heater system could stop working, and you’ll have to deal with not having any hot water while you call in trusty professionals to replace your broken cylinder with a brand-new one.
How do you know when it’s time for hot water cylinder installation in Auckland? Look for these signs of a broken hot water cylinder:
- Your System Is Past Its Expected Lifespan. Please make sure you’re aware of what your current system’s projected lifespan is and when it was installed in your household. If your system is already past its expected lifespan, you may want to change it, even if it seems fine. A newer system will most likely be more efficient and up to date with today’s water heater technology.
- Your Water Quality Is Poor. Normally, the water from your faucets should be clear, clean and pleasant. But if it’s discoloured, smelly or even rusty, you should seriously change your water heater.
Your Hot Water Cylinder Is Making Noises. Sometimes, cylinders make rumbling, banging noises that can be rather distressing and disturbing. These noises could be signs of damage, or they could be signs of sediment buildup.
What To Expect From Your Hot Water Cylinder Installation In Auckland
Installation jobs are rather simple; you just need to find the right hot water professional for your situation. Please know that you should never attempt to install a hot water cylinder yourself if you don’t have the training and experience that professionals have. An amateur job may result in mistakes or even damage to your new system.
How long your installation job takes will entirely depend on your situation. Everything from the type of water heater you have installed to the skill of the professional you hire can make your installation take longer or shorter. However, on average, fully removing an old cylinder and installing a new hot water cylinder will take around 4 to 8 hours. You should speak to your professional technician before the job takes place to get an estimate of how long your specific installation will take.
As for the process itself, your professional will need to disconnect your old hot water cylinder and remove it from the location to make room for the new one. They will then bring in and install your new cylinder and connect it to your home’s water supply and drainage system.
They will then test the new hot water cylinder to make sure it’s working correctly. If all goes well, the new hot water cylinder will be functional, and you’ll have access to heated water again.
How To Prepare For Your New Hot Water System
Although your master plumber will be doing all the complicated work, there are still things you can do to prepare for hot water cylinder installation in Auckland.
Consider the following:
- Choose The Right Professionals. Make sure you choose a company with qualified master plumbers and gas fitters who are prepared for the job. They should have experience with hot water cylinder installation.
- Clean Up The Space Around Your Hot Water Cylinder. Is the space around your old cylinder a bit cluttered? Make sure you clean up so that it’s easily accessible and that there’s a clear path to it so that the old one can be hauled out and the new one can be brought in. Having to work in a messy environment can be distracting and potentially dangerous, so cleaning up is a smart and considerate thing to do before hot water cylinder installation takes place in your Auckland home.
- Schedule The Installation For A Time When You’ll Be Home. Your plumber will need access to your hot water system and your water heater drain, and it’ll be helpful if you were there to point them in the right direction. You can also answer any questions they have about your specific system, and you can ask them questions about your new hot water cylinder.
If Needed, Make Sure You Have Access To A Temporary Hot Water Source. If your hot water cylinder installation only takes a few hours, then you’ll probably be fine without hot water during that period. However, if you think you’ll need it, make sure you have access to some. This could be through a portable hot water heater or a friendly neighbour’s hot water system.
Whom To Call About High-Quality Hot Water Cylinders And Other Products And Services In Aotearoa
Overall, hot water cylinder installation is a pretty straightforward process – you just need to hire the right people for the job. At Hot Water Solutions, we’re here to help! Our qualified team of master plumbers and gas fitters has plenty of experience with many different types of hot water systems, and we’d be glad to help you out.
Do you have any questions? You can visit our informative FAQ page to see if any of your questions are available there. Or, you can call us directly on 0800 497658 and one of our friendly team members will assist you.
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