Thursday, June 6, 2019

How's your Geyser?

There are some very clear signs that indicate that it’s time to buy a new Geyser. Should you be experiencing any one of the four signs, contact us on 078 511 9555 and we will gladly get your Geyser back to working order in an efficient and professional manner.

Sign 1 # Age of Geyser    


The older a water heater gets, the more likely it’s about to break down. If your Geyser is over 10-12 years old and gets used regularly, it has already reached its life expectancy.

Sign 2 # Leakage from the tank

A leak from your Geyser is usually caused by an internal problem. If you spot a leak on your Geyser call us immediately.  However, before replacing your Geyser, make sure there are no other leaks coming from either the fittings or connections to the tank. If the leak is big and damaging, it’s quite likely your Geyser will need to be replaced.

Sign 3 # Visible rust in water

Check your Geyser for any rust or corrosion. Inspect the area around the temperature-pressure valve and the inlet-outlet connections. If there is visible rust in the water, this could mean there is rust inside the tank. The thing with rust or corrosion is that once it starts it cannot be reversed. It is only a matter of time before the rust damages the tank, making it leak.


Sign 4 # Luke warm or cold water

If water isn’t as hot as it used to be or isn’t hot at all, then the heating element of the Geyser may be failing due to sediments build-up or age. If the Geyser is quite old then it may not be worth replacing the heating element.

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