Water heater Installation & repair
Do you know when you need quick repair of your water heating system?
That’s when the heater gets damaged. Water heating systems are the common essentials of every Singaporean household. And sometimes, they need instant repairs. In Singapore, there are many plumbing services companies that offer water heater installation and repair services, however, their expertise may vary. Hence, before engaging an HDB plumber, do check with the service provider if they are familiar with the repair of your current water heater.
Most common water heater issues include:
- Faulty switch
- Tank leakage
- No hot water,
- Electric supply trips as the heater is turned on,
- No power
- Leakage in pipes that lead to the water tank
- Low water pressure in the tap of shower
Most of these issues include on-site inspection to identify the real problem in the heating system. If the fault lies in the heating components, they may need repair or replacement. In some cases, replacement of components seems more viable and economical as compared to repairs.
Popular Water Heater Brands
In the case of replacement of components, it is advisable to contact the water heater installation agency, because they can offer the best advice as to which brand you should go for. In case you’re hiring Professional HDB plumber, make sure they have worked with popular heater brands, such as –
This leads us to another important question….
What type of water heating appliance you have?
You may have any of the following heating system installed in your bathroom:
- Storage water heaters
- Electric shower heads (Instant Heaters)
- POU (point-of-use) water heater
- Tankless heating system
- Solar water heater
There are many types of water heaters but Instant Heaters and Storage Tank Heaters are most common in Singapore households. So, let’s compare the two options.
Comparison between Instant Water Heater and Storage Tank Heater
- Compare the cost of electricity consumed and the heating method. For example; instant heating system costs much less than the storage tank system, but it consumes more electricity.
- Water consumption (amount of hot water to be used) is another important factor in determining which heating system to purchase. You can do a simple math and calculate how much hot water you need on daily basis.
- Determine how much hot water you and your family needs on daily basis. If you have a family of 4 members and each of them takes 30 minutes in the shower, the total time of shower will be 2 hours daily.
- Now compare the electricity consumption of each system. Instant heating system usually consumes 3kw per hour. So, it will consume 6kw. On the other hand, the water stored in storage tank heater will take 2kw/hr. Since water is already stored, it’ll take less energy to heat up. While storage tank is good for large families, instant water is better for 1-2 people since it approximately 1kw daily.
- Heating methods used in the instant heater and storage-tank heater are different.
- Storage tank is used to store the water before you switch it on to heat up the water.
- Instant heater only heats up the water when turned on.
Which is better?
In short, instant water heater is best when you only need a hot water to take a bath. On the other hand, storage water tank is best when you need hot water in the kitchen and bathrooms throughout the day.
Instant heating system is meant to supply hot water in relatively lesser time as compared with a storage tank. Storage tank is better than instant heater in terms of water pressure. As far as durability and lifespan is concerned, storage tank lasts for 5-7 years while instant heating system has a lifespan of 3 – 5 years.
Water heater-related dangers you should be aware of
Electrocution
You might not know it but a water heater can be very dangerous to you anyone residing in your house. Like most common appliances, this particular plumbing fixture runs on electricity to effectively heat up water. No matter what happens, these two elements should never come into contact with each other. This is the reason why every part of a water heater, from its outer shell to its wires, is insulated properly. As a result, you can focus on more on taking a bath using a stream of warm and refreshing water without the fear of getting electrocuted.
Excessive Water Heater Pressure
Another danger you should be aware is excessive pressure inside your water heater. Since this plumbing fixture generates a lot of heat for your benefit, an abundance of pressure will also be created in the process. To prevent this pressure from building up, every water heater uses a relief valve in its construction. But as time passes by and your water heater is slowly decaying, you can expect its relief valve to lose its function. When this happens, the pressure inside your water heater will build up and an explosion will occur. This is a very serious problem as it can cause damage to your property or pierce certain parts of your body with its corresponding debris.
How a Pro can Help you
Rather than live in fear of these two water heater-related risks, the wisest course of action is to call on a professional plumber to help you out. This contractor will check out your water heater, maintain its performance or fix any problems with it. Furthermore, they also know how to take out faulty parts and replace them with new ones. In this way, you get to enjoy the benefits provided by a water heater for a long time.
Kiasuplumber is a leading services provider for your home plumbing needs. Call us now should you require our plumber Singapore to recommend, install or repair your home water tank.