Before highlighting the different types of repairs you might need for your hot water system, it is important to know the different types of hot water systems:

Instant Shower/Showerhead/Continuous Flow Water Heater

This hot water system comprises a showerhead connected to a water pipe in your bathroom. The showerhead is then attached to electric cables that heat an element found inside the showerhead, which then heats the water that passes through it. All you have to do is flip on a switch and then open the shower valve to let hot water flow. Signs that your instant shower is faulty include:

  • Popping noises inside the showerhead where the electric wires enter the showerhead 
  • A burning smell
  • A showerhead that fails to heat water with the switch on and water flowing through it
  • A blocked showerhead 

Contact an instant water heater technician to diagnose and repair the problems you are experiencing. Some instant shower heater problems may require replacement of the showerhead, but don't worry; it is usually affordable. You just have to ensure you get a genuine showerhead that serves you for the longest time possible.

Hot Water Tanks

This is a hot water system that comprises of a water tank that holds cold water. The tank can either be heated through gas, solar panels or electricity. If you need hot water, you first heat the water in the whole tank, wait for it to get hot, then turn off heating and use the water until it runs cold. When this happens, you need to reheat the water once more. Signs that your hot water tank is faulty include:

  • Brown water 
  • A tank that is not heating water at all 
  • A tank that only warms up the water
  • Noises from the hot water tank
  • A leaking hot water tank 

A hot water tank is a complex system. Gas and electricity are not things you should mess around with because they can lead to serious injuries and damage to property. Let a professional hot water repair technician diagnose and repair your hot water tank.

Ensure you hire the right technician; for example, if you use gas to heat your hot water tank, hire a gas-powered hot water system repair person. Likewise, for an electrically powered hot water system, hire an electrically powered hot water system repair person.

Reach out to a local technician to learn more about hot water repairs for your type of hot water system. 

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