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Fast & Effective Hot Water System Repair
Trend Plumbing & Home Solutions offers responsive hot water system repairs and hot water system installations on the Sunshine Coast. We are experts with experience in electric, gas, heat pump systems & solar hot water units, ensuring you have hot water.
No Hot Water, How Can It Be Fixed?
If you don’t have hot water, don’t stress Contact Us! When there is no hot water it can be caused by many things, either electrical or plumbing related. Here are the top reasons:
Electric Hot Water Systems
1. The System has tripped the RCD, caused by an electrical fault
2. The thermostat or element is faulty
3. Tempering Valve is faulty
4. Hot water consumption is exceeding the heating capacity
Gas Hot Water Systems:
1. No gas supply to the unit itself
2. Gas Pressure may be insufficient
3. Faulty regulator (LPG)
4. Faulty Tempering Valve
5. Faulty thermocouple, Thermostat or Unitrol Valve
These are just some of the reasons and why it is important to have an experienced trade professional troubleshoot hot water problems.
What is a Tempering Valve?
The Tempering Valve is responsible for regulating the temperature (50deg) of hot water supplied sanitary fixtures in a property such as; showers, bathroom taps, and baths. Installation for a tempering valve is mandatory for new hot water system installs.
- Tempering Valves blend hot water from the hot water system with cold water from the main supply, ensuring a safe and consistent water temperature to prevent scalding and maintain user comfort, essentially limiting the water temperature to 50 degrees Celsius
- Tempering Valves are essential in reducing the risk of hot water burns, especially for vulnerable persons such as children and the elderly
- Even though Tempering Valves are an essential safety device they can unfortunately be the cause for no hot water. They have some essential components that may fail causing the water temperature to be inconsistent or reduce the flow of water, these components are; Integral non return valves & Filters
How Much Is A New Hot Water System?
If a hot water system repair is not successful and a new hot water system is required we offer transparent pricing, ensuring no nasty surprises. Prices depend on the size of the system, brand, location and if new valves are required.
Leaking Hot water system, does it need replacing?
If your hot water system is leaking do not stress! It doesn’t always mean it needs replacement. Common causes for your hot water system to be leaking are:
– Leaking Valves
– Leaking Fittings
– PTR or Expansion Valve Faulty
Who Fixes Hot Water Systems?
Either a Plumber or an Electrician may be able to fix a hot water system depending on the fault. If there is water leaking from the unit or the valves a plumber will be required. If your RCD has tripped or there is no hot water all from the hot water system (if it is an electric hot water system) it may be resolved by an electrician. Best bet is to call a plumber that will give guidance… Like us!
