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Common problems with water heaters
You may experience problems with your water heater after it has been installed for a while. If it is the case, you may be able to fix it yourself very easily. Below is a list of possible problems with their solutions.
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No hot water Shortage of hot water Boiling hot water Leaky safety valve Leaky drain valve Trace of water on the floor Rusty water No hot water
null Problem Solution Circuit breaker not connected or defective Connect it or change it Burnt out fuses Replace the fuses in question High temperature on thermostat engaged Press the red "reset" button Burnt out element Replace defective element Shortage of hot water
Problem Solution Thermostat set too low Increase the temperature to 140°F (60°C) Demand for hot water too high Space out peak times (baths, showers) Thermostat or element defective In 90% of cases, the bottom element is defective Length of pipe exposed to cold Insulate the line with pipe insulation Boiling hot water
Problem Solution Thermostat set too high Lower the thermostat to 140°F (60°C) Thermostat moved or is not calibrated properly Reposition or replace the thermostat Leaky safety valve
null Problem Solution Defective valve Replace the safety valve Thermostat not calibrated properly Lower the thermostat by 5°F (2 - 3°C), or replace Water pressure too high Reduce the water supply by using the stop valve Leaky drain valve
null Problem Solution Valve not closed properly Tighten valve Defective valve (leaks even when closed) Replace the valve or the sealing rings Trace of water on the floor
null Problem Solution Leaky safety valve See section: "safety valve" Joint of the element pierced Replace Pierced tank Replace Rusty water
null Problem Solution Used element Replace Used tank Replace Page 1/1
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