Hot Water Maintenance

When it comes to getting Hot Water for your household Neighborhood Plumbers has the knowledge and the expertise to install or repair your Hot Water system. It may be hard to keep track of the type of Hot Water Systems out there and fully understand what's good and what's not. At Neighborhood Plumbers we remove the stress. Our professionals are available to speak and would be happy to guide you through to make the right choice!

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In the household or workplace when it comes to Hot Water System reliability is key. As licenced plumbers and expert gas fitters, we can repair a range of different brands such as Rheem, Vulcan, Bosch and Rinnai at the best industry rates.

With zero call out fees, you can rely on us to get the job completed to the highest quality.

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What you need to know: Hot Water Maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the considerations before installing a Hot Water System?

Do you install and source? Is it same day service?

What are the different systems you can install?

How often do you need to check your Hot Water System? Do you need a plumber to check this?

What are the common signs that I need to replace my Hot Water System?

What are the steps I should take if there is a problem with my Hot Water System?

What is a tempering valve?

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The first consideration would be the type of Hot Water System that would be suitable for your home, whether it would be gas or electric hot water tanks. Other considerations include.

Number of users
How many people in the household, how often do they use the shower? Do they have people staying over at the property often?

Budget options
Upfront costs versus operating costs should be understood as this could dictate wether you use gas, electric or solar.

Energy efficiency
Depending on the local area and if there are solar panels installed, Neighborhood Plumbers can advise on what can work for your situation.

Size
Linked to the first question on how many users as well as the space at the location is very important.

Accessibility
With the hot water systems we take into account how accessible it is, for example for the elderly we instantaneously plug them in. If strong gusts of wind turns off the hot water system it automatically turns back on without the need to go outside and click it back on.

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We install and also source the unit. We do same day service. The worst case scenario would be the following day. If the unit is unavailable we try to source it out for the next day as well.

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We have worked with the big names, Rheem, Vulcan, Bosch and Rinnai; however we work with whichever brand the customer prefers.

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We recommend checking the safety valves once a month by pulling the PTR valve for a couple of seconds, to release any pressure. We recommend that every 3- 5 years to change the valves including your PTR and as well as your thermostat.

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Checking your Hot Water System periodically is important however you need to know what to look for. The most common signs that you need to replace your Gas Hot Water System.

Luke warm water
Brown water from your Hot water taps
The pilot light keeps turning off
Water pressure is very low
The Tank is leaking from the outside

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If there is a problem with your Hot Water System we suggest turning on all the safety valves located on the left hand side. Be sure to shut off all the gas, electricity and water until an inspection can be done by our Plumbers.

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A tempering valve is used to regulate and manage the temperature of the water using a 3-way valve to mix hot and cold water. The valve sets to achieve a temperature of 50 degrees and can be adjusted. This is to prevent scalding and accidental burns from occurring and in most states is a mandatory requirement when installing your Gas Hot Water System. Our Plumbing experts have had experience with installation and repair of such Gas Hot Water Systems and you can rest assured that our installation will be within compliance with safety regulations.

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