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Tips to Help Maximise Your Hot Water 2 Jul 2024 Struggling with no hot water? If you’ve checked the water heater’s circuit breaker, power/fuel supply, and connection to the mains and found nothing, chances are good that you’ve simply used all the hot water in the cylinder, and it hasn’t had a chance to refill and heat up once more. While you wait, why not explore a few tips that can help you maximise the hot water your cylinder produces? Aeration Is Your Friend A simple tip to help you reduce the amount of hot water used at many of the taps in your home is to install aerators. These… Read more
The Ultimate Guide to Water Heater Efficiency 25 Jun 2024 Saving money and reducing energy usage are important considerations for most UK households. Chances are good that you turn off lights when you’re not in the room and program your home’s thermostat so that it operates minimally when you’re not home. However, your water heater could be an overlooked source of inefficiency. Our guide will help you fine-tune it to reduce your operating costs and environmental impact. Age If your water heater is 10 years old or older, replace it. Yes, that means incurring an additional expense but considering most cylinders don’t last longer than this and that modern cylinders… Read more
Proper Unvented Cylinder Sizing and Usage Strategies 18 Jun 2024 Whether you’re upgrading from a too-small unvented cylinder or installing one in a brand-new home, it’s crucial to get a few things right. First, you need the right capacity, so sizing is a major concern. Second, you need to understand how your usage affects water and energy consumption and then develop strategies to match. This post will address both topics. Sizing Considerations When buying a new unvented cylinder, capacity is an important metric. It tells you how many litres your cylinder will hold, but that affects other things. If the capacity is too low, you may not have enough hot… Read more
Is It Cheaper to Set Your Water Heater Timer to “Always On”? 11 Jun 2024 Water heater timers allow you to set a specific schedule for heating the water your household needs. However, they a couple of settings and there’s an argument out there that holds it’s cheaper to set your timer to “always on” rather than “clock”. Is this true? What’s the story here? Is It True? In a word, no, it is not cheaper to leave your timer set to “always on”. The better option is to set it to “clock” and then choose times that correspond with your usage schedule. That can be hard, since most people’s schedules vary over several days… Read more
Can You Replace a Combination Valve on Your Own? 4 Jun 2024 Caring for your unvented cylinder is an important part of being a proactive homeowner. However, while there are maintenance-related things you can do, there are many you should leave for qualified professionals. What about replacing the combination valve? The short answer is no, you should not attempt to replace your unvented cylinder’s combination valve on your own. Always opt to let a G3-qualified technician handle this. With that out of the way, let’s dive a little deeper into the question and learn more about the combination valve, its role within your unvented cylinder, and just why you would avoid replacing… Read more
Top Signs Your Water Heater Is Leaking 21 May 2024 Modern water heaters are designed to last for years with little need for worry. However, they’re not immortal. Eventually, your unit will need to be replaced. If you don’t, it will begin leaking, potentially causing major damage to your home, or creating dangerous situations. So, how do you tell if your water heater is leaking? Here are a few key signs to look for. 1. Rusty Water When you open the hot tap, the water should run clean and clear. If you notice that it has a reddish hue, that’s a good sign that rust is forming within your cylinder.… Read more
Tips to Save Money on Hot Water Usage 14 May 2024 Whether you’re building your household budget or trying to deal with the rising costs of living, hot water usage is probably on your list. Thankfully, it’s not one of the cuts you’ll need to make. Hot water is not just a modern convenience – it’s a necessity for life. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways you can save money on the hot water you and your family use every day. Here are a few tips to get you started. 1. Use Water When Electricity Is Most Affordable Throughout much of the UK, electric rates are lowest late at night… Read more
Is an Unvented Cylinder More Efficient for Residential Water Heating? 7 May 2024 Thinking about upgrading your water heater to an unvented cylinder? You’ll find many compelling reasons to make the switch, but what about efficiency? Many UK homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes more efficient and to reduce their energy consumption along with their utility bills. So, is an unvented cylinder more efficient for residential water heating? The Question of Efficiency When comparing water heater types, you’ll find a wide range of options out there. However, the two most common are vented and unvented cylinders. Vented cylinders have been around for a very long time. They must be installed… Read more
How to Use Your Water Heater’s Tundish 30 Apr 2024 Most homeowners put little thought into how to use their water heaters. These appliances are designed to be hands-off and require very little attention during their lifespans. In fact, most people only know how to check and set their thermostats, but there are many other features that you should understand. One of those is your water heater’s tundish. What Is a Tundish? A tundish is a safety device. It’s built into your water heater to help you detect leaks and to know when to call for repairs or replacement of your cylinder. It looks like a plastic cone, and it… Read more
How to Make Your Water Heater More Efficient: A Guide for UK Homeowners 23 Apr 2024 Wondering how you’ll make ends meet? You’re not alone. Rising inflation, increasing costs of utilities, and other factors are making life more expensive across the UK. The good news is that your hot water doesn’t have to be one of those factors. In this post, we’ll discuss some critical ways to make your water heater more efficient and reduce the cost of using heated water within your home. Invest in an Annual Maintenance Plan The very first and most important tip is this: make sure you have an annual maintenance plan with a trusted water cylinder specialist, like EasyFlow. Annual… Read more Categories
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