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The Most Common Water Heater Problems 16 May 2023 In a perfect world, we’d all have access to mains pressure hot water every time we opened the tap. We’d have plenty of hot water for doing the dishes, bathing, and all our other needs. However, we don’t live in such a world. Many different problems can affect your unvented cylinder and its ability to deliver a constant supply of hot water. In this post, we’ll explore some of the most common water heater problems and what homeowners should know about them. 1. Temperature Issues Some of the most common issues homeowners encounter today with unvented cylinders relate to temperature.… Read more
Signs It Is Time to Replace Your Unvented Water Cylinder 16 May 2023 Your home’s unvented cylinder is the key to enjoying hot, mains pressure water right from the tap. Gone are the days when you had to manually heat the water before using it for bathing or washing up. Today’s unvented water cylinders offer outstanding performance, and they last a long time. However, they will eventually need to be replaced. How do you know it’s time to replace your aging cylinder? Here are a few critical signs to watch for. Age The first thing isn’t so much a sign or symptom to watch for, but a threshold you’ll pass. On average, unvented… Read more
Understanding the Lifespan of a Water Heater 16 May 2023 Unvented cylinders offer many advantages over older vented cylinders. However, they are more expensive, so it makes sense to maximise your investment. Doing so requires that you answer a few specific questions, including: How long does the average unvented cylinder last in a UK home? What factors affect its lifespan? What can you do to prolong it? These are just a few of the questions we’ll answer in this blog post. How Long Does the Average Unvented Cylinder Last? On average, unvented cylinders last around 10 years. However, you may be able to extend that lifespan to 12 or even… Read more
Is a Thermal Store Right for Your Needs? 16 May 2023 You might be familiar with vented and unvented water cylinders. These are two very popular choices for heating the water in your home for use in showers, baths, washing dishes, and more. However, there is a third option – a thermal store cylinder. If you’re unsure what benefits you’ll get from a thermal store or how this option stacks up against your other choices, this blog post is for you. What Is a Thermal Store? A thermal store cylinder (also called a thermal storage cylinder or tank) acts similarly to a conventional water cylinder in many ways. However, there is… Read more
Is It Normal for unvented or Thermal Store Water Cylinders to Have Condensation? 9 Jan 2023 Your unvented cylinder holds heated water inside it until you’re ready to use it. However, what if you notice water outside the cylinder? Specifically, is condensation normal for unvented cylinders? In a word, yes. Condensation can be normal. However, there are instances when it can be a sign that there’s something wrong... Read more
Is It Possible to Repair My Unvented Cylinder? 19 Dec 2022 Unvented cylinders represent significant advancements over older vented cylinders. For instance, they deliver mains pressure hot water to every tap in your home, rather than just a few. They also don’t have to be installed at the top of the home, don’t rely on gravity to feed water to the taps, and are more efficient. However, unvented... Read more
5 Tips to Help You Choose the Right Cylinder 3 Nov 2022 Installing a new hot water cylinder? If so, you have quite a few considerations to make. Your cylinder must be the right size, placed in the right location, able to provide your entire family with hot water, and use the right technology. In this post, we’ll walk you through five important tips to help ensure that you’re able to choose the best cylinder for your specific needs. Read more
Thermal Store or Unvented? Choosing Your Next Water Cylinder 23 Oct 2022 Whether you’re building a new home or installing a replacement water cylinder in your current one, you have a lot of choices to make. The right choice will ensure that you and your family have plenty of hot water for bathing and washing up, but the wrong one could mean more than just struggling with too little hot water. Below, we’ll contrast two of your choices – unvented cylinders and thermal store cylinders – to help you make an informed decision. Read more
Unvented Cylinders vs. Vented Cylinders and Combi Boilers 15 Oct 2022 You have far more options for heating the water used in your home today than ever before. Old-style vented water cylinders are still in use, of course, but they’re increasingly less popular as more and more people choose other options. Two of those are combi boilers and unvented cylinders. How do these three options stack... Read more
What You Need to Know about Unvented Cylinder Efficiency 30 Sep 2022 Energy efficiency is a critical consideration for homeowners today. It’s not just about reducing your energy bills, though. Choosing energy-efficient appliances helps to reduce your carbon footprint and ensures that you’re doing your part to protect the planet. When it comes to unvented cylinders, there are several things that you’ll... Read more Categories
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