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Why Does My Hot Water Smell Bad? 16 May 2023 Ideally, when you open your tap, you’re rewarded with a stream of hot, clear water ideal for washing up or bathing. However, if instead you receive a stream of water that smells very strongly of rotten eggs, there could be an underlying problem. Why does your hot water smell bad? Let’s investigate a couple of potential issues. 1. You’re Not Using Your Hot Water Often One potential issue is that you’re not using your hot water very often and your thermostat is set too low to kill off the bacteria in your water. This allows sulphur-producing bacteria to thrive and… Read more
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
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
Choosing the Right Water Cylinder for an Apartment 21 Mar 2022 Struggling to choose the right water cylinder for apartments? Whether you’re replacing aging equipment or handling a new build, it can be quite challenging given the many options on the market. Two options growing in popularity are thermal stores and unvented cylinders. How do they differ? Which is the right option for your needs? We’ll break things down so you can make an informed decision. Read more
How to Tell When It’s Time for a New Water Cylinder 16 Jan 2022 Water cylinders provide you with the means to enjoy hot water with the turn of the tap. They supply all the water you need for washing up or showering, let you draw a relaxing bath, and more. However, like all equipment in the home, they’re subject to wear and tear, and you will eventually need to replace yours. How do you tell when... Read more
Is Your Water Cylinder a Threat to Other Tenants? 27 Jul 2021 We tend to think of the equipment within our homes as only affecting us and our experiences. However, for apartment dwellers and landlords, that is not the case. A single faulty piece of equipment could affect not just the flat in which it is installed, but adjacent tenants, as well. This is particularly true of water cylinders. What... Read more
Why Is My Water Not Getting Hot Enough? 23 Jul 2021 Modern technology is wonderful. It enables us to live much more comfortably than our ancestors could ever have imagined. One of the most important conveniences so integral to modern life is the availability of hot water with the turn of a tap. In the past, heating water required burning wood or coal and lots of time, and it was... Read more
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 Categories
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