Hot Water System Questions
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Troubleshooting Guide for Hot Water Issues
Experiencing a sudden loss of hot water can be frustrating, but often, the solution is simpler than you might think.
Try these DIY fixes to potentially resolve the issue yourself. If you’re unable to fix the problem or if you detect a gas smell, it’s important to contact K-Oz Plumbing & Gas for expert assistance.
Follow our step-by-step guide to diagnose and possibly rectify your hot water system issues, saving you time and possibly the cost of a service call:
Troubleshoot Electric Hot Water Systems
If your hot water has suddenly turned cold and your hot water system does not seem to be working then it might be an easy fix.
- If you have a Rheem , Dux, Everhot, Thermann , Aquamax, Vulcan, Saxon, Hills, Solarhart hot water system that is not working and only producing cold water then please read the below FAQ’s to see if you can troubleshoot and fix yourself. You might be able to fix the hot water system without calling a plumber or gasfitter. Call us for free as we might be able to help you over the phone and fix the issue.
- Check if the power has been turned off to the unit.
- Check if the circuit breaker is on, if its tripped you may need to contact an electrician.
- The heating element inside the hot water tank could need replacing
- If the hot water system tank is leaking and ruptured then you might need a new hot water heater.
- Has there been a power cut, may need to wait until the unit heats up again
- Has the hot water been used up, if peak electricity you my have to wait 1-2 hours to reheat or if off-peak, wait until morning and test again
- Tempering valve may have failed, call K-Oz Plumbing for further help
Troubleshoot Gas Hot Water Systems
- Check power supply – i.e. plug or power is going to the unit.
- If you can smell a strong gas (smell) call K-Oz plumbing 24/7
- Check your gas supply it (is) turned on, have is there gas in your gas bottles.
- Have you opened an account with a gas supplier? Your gas may have been disconnected when a previous tenant or owners lived there.
- Check with your Property Manager or Real Estate Agent for help or more information on the type of hot water system you have at the property
- Has the pilot light gone out? There should be a small blue flame constantly alight. The instructions to turn on the pilot light is usually on the back on the Gas HWS panel. You don’t need to be a gas fitter to relight somes pilot lights. Rain or wind can cause a pilot light to go out.
- If you are unable to relite the gas hot water system it may need a service, have a faulty thermocouple, broken thermostat or blocked pilot tube
- Call K-Oz Plumbing for hot water help 07 3901 6042
K-Oz Plumbing can assist you with
- Electric hot water options from Rheem, Aquamax, Everhot and Vulcan , with 25l, 50l 125L, 160L, 250L, 315L and 400L systems available
- Electric hot water installations, hot water tanks, hot water heaters
- Repairs and servicing of existing hot water units
- Free hot water options – if your hot water system fails and breaks down, we can usually come and fit a temporary hot water system for free when you order the new unit from us. This ensures you still have hot water while the new system is being ordered
- Repair of leaking hot water systems
- Leaking valve and valve replacements on hot water systems
- Low hot water pressure
- Electric hot water options from Rheem, Aquamax, Everhot and Vulcan , with 25l, 50l 125L, 160L, 250L, 315L and 400L systems available
- No hot water, airlocks, replacement elements
- Saxon, Rheem, Thermann, Aquamax hot water, Aquamax
- Airlocks in hot water tank
- Stainless steel and ceramic/glass lined hot water system options
- 5 year, 7 year and 10 year warranty options
- Fitted by fully qualified Brisbane plumbers.
- Changing water temperatures
Saxon Hot Systems
- If you have a Saxon hot water system you may have to top up the tank.
- Once every six months the pressure relief valve must be checked by the owner. To top up the tank and check the valve, lift the valve lever against the spring pressure until water flows from the overflow pipe. When water flows from the overflow, restore the lever to its original position. (Do not let the lever snap back, as this may damage the valve seat). As cold water is introduced into the tank, it will expand and continue to flow for some time. It is good idea to do this check whenever you receive your electricity bill. If water does not flow freely – Call K-Oz Plumbing
Frequently Asked Questions
No hot water?
Check your power source i.e. circuit board hasn't tripped, gas supply has not run out or been cut. See above for FAQ's on no hot water
