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Hot water is a thing that we cannot do without in our daily lives – bathing, cleaning and cooking. The effect is instant and irritating when your geyser begins to malfunction. Early signs of your geyser coming to the end of the roadline would be cold water, bangs, leaks or unexpectedly increasing bills.
Changing an old geyser on time will save you on expensive repairs, water loss and unpleasant surprises due to sudden malfunctions.
All these are 5 definite indicators that it is time to finally replace your old geyser and what to get to install in your home.
Inconsistent Water Heating
When your water starts getting hot and cold at random, then your geyser heating system is not working.
Common causes include:
- Worn-out heating elements
- Thermostat malfunction
- Coating of the heating coil with sediment.
Although thermostat adaptations are made, when the water fails to heat evenly then the geyser is probably too old or internally damaged meaning replacement is usually the surest long term solution.
Weird Things Rustling in the Geyser.
Good geyser is silent in its work.
If you hear:
- Rumbling
- Cracking
- Hissing
- Popping
…it normally signifies that the minerals and sediment have been accumulated on the bottom of the tank.
When water is heated over the sediment, air bubbles explode and provide a sound. This accumulation over time makes the geyser work harder thus overheating and eventual tank failure.
In case flushing does not help in resolving the noise problem, then replacing the geyser is the most safe thing to do.
Rusty or Discolored Water
A characteristic of corrosion in the tank is brownish or rusty water.
This means:
- The mucous membrane is fading away.
- Rust is contaminating your water.
- The tank can leak in the near future.
The corrosion that begins on the inside of a geyser is temporarily fixed. The most surety solution is to change the unit.
Water Leaking Around the Geyser
There are small leaks that occur in joints or pipes that can be repaired in a few cases.
- But if you notice:
- Water collected under the tank.
- Damp walls behind the geyser
- Constant dripping
…it most frequently denotes a thermal expansion damage or a broken tank – the latter being irretrievable.
A leaking tank poses risks of:
- Water damage
- Mold growth
- Complete geyser failure
- Electrical hazards
- Replacement is highly encouraged urgently.
More Than 8-10 Years Old or Your Geyser
The average lifespan of most of the geysers is short:
- Electric Geysers: 8-10 years
- Gas Geysers: 6-8 years
- Instant Geysers: 10-12 years (with adequate care)
- Older geysers become:
- Less energy efficient
- Slower to heat
More susceptible to leakages and electricity problems.
Incase yours has exceeded the suggested age limit, then upgrading will guarantee good performance and reduced bills.
Other Red Flags to Be On the Lookout.
Although the geyser may appear to be fine on the outside, the following are warning signs that the geyser can be harboring inner issues:
- Metallic smell from water
- Unexpected skyrocketing of gas/electricity bill.
- Tripping of circuits repeatedly.
- Gas smell around gas geysers
- Regular re-setting of the electricity geysers.
- These signs should not be ignored because they may cause some failure to happen.
- Advantages of Replacing your old Geyser.
- By improving to a new geyser you will receive:
- Better energy efficiency
- Geysers of the present use 20-40 percent less power or gas.
- Consistent hot water
- No additional changes of temperature in the showers.
- Improved safety
- Newer versions have thermal cutouts, anti-corrosion tanks and sophisticated sensors.
- Cleaner water
- No sediment or rust buildup.
- Lower maintenance costs
New geysers will also need a lot less repair and will be more efficient.
The Secret of Selecting an appropriate Geyser to your house.
Hot Springs Before purchasing a geyser, you should consider:
Capacity
Family Size Recommended Geyser Size
- 1-2 people 10-15 Liters
- 3-5 people 25-35 Liters
- Large families 40-50 Liters
Type
- Safe and reliable Electric Geysers.
- Gas Geysers – Rapid heating, low cost.
- Instant Geysers- No waiting time, compact, energy efficient.
- Energy Rating
- Higher star ratings mean:
- Lower bills
- Better performance
- Improved insulation
- Trusted Brands in Pakistan
We do not suggest dubious brands that succeed at Hadi Electronics such as:
- Haier
- Super Asia
- Gree
- Nasgas
- Canon
Installation of your geyser should be professionally done to make sure that it is safe and efficient.
Final Words
You have your geysers running in the background–they do till they stop. Any disregard of early warning signals may result in a costly repair or complete failure. When your geyser is already exhibiting any of the symptoms listed above, there is no need to worry, with timely replacement, your geyser will be safe, comfortable and a lot more.
A new geyser is not just a geyser as any other appliance, it is a long-term investment in the security of your home and comfort of your family.
FAQs
What is the average duration of a geyser?
At an age of between 8-10 years, at the age of water quality and maintenance.
Can I repair a leaking geyser?
It is possible to repair pipe leaks, however, the tank leaks cannot be repaired, the geyser has to be changed.
My geyser is taking too long to warm up.
Normally either through sediment accumulation or defective heating coils.
What is the frequency of service of a geyser?
Once a year at least in order to perform optimally.
Are instant geysers better?
The instant geysers consume less energy and space, whereas storage geysers are more appropriate to larger families.
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