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:
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.
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….
You may have any of the following heating system installed in your bathroom:
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
