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Why Does My Hot Water Smell Bad? 12 Apr 2021 When you open the hot tap, you expect to receive a stream of clean, pure, hot water. In most cases, that’s exactly what happens. However, in some situations, you may find that the water coming out of that tap smells a little “off”. If your hot water smells like rotten eggs, there’s an issue that needs to be addressed. What is it and what... Read more
Why Is My Water Heater Making a Sizzling Sound? 14 Mar 2021 Your water heater is a critical part of your household. It’s vital to comfort, cleanliness, and more. When it’s brand new, it probably operated very quietly, but as it ages, you may notice some odd sounds coming from the cylinder. For instance, it’s not uncommon for some models to make a sizzling sound during operation. What... Read more
Why Does It Take Longer to Get Hot Water at Some Taps in My Home? 28 Feb 2021 We have all been there before. We open the hot tap and then we wait. It can feel like it takes forever for the water to go from cold to warm and then finally get hot. If the tap is connected to the same pipes as the rest of your plumbing fixtures, why does it take so long for the water to get hot? Actually, there are quite a few potential... Read more
What Does the Anode Rod in My Water Heater Do? 19 Sep 2020 Water heaters are essential to modern life. However, most of us have very little idea of how they work, beyond the basics. We know that water flows into the cylinder from the mains, that it is heated, and that the temperature is maintained by good insulation around the cylinder, but that’s about it. Most of the other components... Read more
Understanding Common Problems with Unvented Cylinders 13 Aug 2020 Today, unvented cylinders are the most frequently recommended option for residential hot water needs. They offer superior pressure in the shower and at the taps compared to vented cylinders. They do not take up as much room as vented cylinders, and they can be installed just about anywhere that there’s access to the mains, as well. However, they can suffer from a few common issues. For homeowners, it’s important to understand the most common problems you might face with an unvented cylinder. Read more
Common Minerals in Tap Water and Their Impact on Water Heaters 17 Jul 2020 Water is a necessity. We need it for drinking, cooking, bathing, washing the dishes, and so much more. However, how much do you know about the water that flows when you open a tap? What’s in it besides good old H2O? Water, whether you’re connected to the municipal supply or have your own well, contains more than just... Read more
What Are the Differences Between Unvented Cylinder Brands? 9 Jul 2020 Thinking about upgrading your vented cylinder for an unvented cylinder? There are plenty of advantages here, including less need for space, no need to put it in the attic of the home, better water pressure, and more. Still, it can be challenging to choose the right model given the number of unvented cylinder brands on the market... Read more
How Does a Water Heater Blending Valve Work? 28 Jun 2020 Cold water flows into your water heater. The immersion heater warms that water. When you open the tap, hot water flows out. It’s as simple as that, right? Well not if you have a thermal store water cylinder. The water in the cylinder never actually gets to the tap. If you have a thermal store water heater, the hot water in the store... Read more Water Heater Maintenance: Do Unvented Water Cylinders Need Maintenance? 23 Jun 2020 Gas heat is used throughout much of the UK. However, there are millions of homes that are not connected to the gas network that still need hot water and heat. Unvented Water Cylinders offer a viable solution there, providing plenty of performance, reliability, and decent energy savings. However, like any other... Read more
Home Energy Consumption: How Much Does It Cost to Operate an Electric Boiler? 21 Jun 2020 Whether you’re using it just to heat water for bathing and washing up, or you’re heating your entire home with it, your boiler is a critical component. If you’re thinking about installing a new one in your home, you may be on the fence about whether you should go with gas, oil, or an electric boiler. Electric models offer quite... Read more Categories
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