Tips For Gas Geyser Maintenance And Installation

A water heater or geyser, as it is commonly known in India, requires as much care (if not more) as any other electronic device. Although manufacturers provide the best parts that can deal with constant heating and cooling, you have to remember that even the best parts will wear out if kept under constant pressure. In this post, we'll look at some tips to prolong its life, from heating and cooling to water heater maintenance and installation, despite regular expansion and contraction.

Space Around Geyser

When you're installing a water heater, remember that there should be some space between the appliance and the walls. If the technician doesn't have enough writing room to check the water heater parts, they won't be able to service or repair them properly. Hire UrbanClap's expert technicians to do the installation right.

Plus, it should be easily accessible if you want to get it repaired or serviced. Although some people place the geyser directly over the toilet for better access, this actually prevents the technician from having easy access to the appliance. It is better to apply it on the part of the wall that has nothing under the geyser and away from damp areas like a shower, bathtub, or toilet. That way, you or anyone can easily access it from a small stool.

Place The Water Heater At A Sufficient Height:

Experts recommend that you install the geyser at least 1.8 meters or 6 feet above the floor. This ensures that the water pressure is adequate and you get fast hot water flow instead of a trickle into your faucet.

Electrical Connections And Switches

Make sure the geyser is connected to a miniature circuit breaker (MCB) that cuts off the power in case of power fluctuations. This will reduce the chances of a short circuit in the water heater. Also, place the switch at a sufficient height from small children, but not so high that you or an adult will have trouble reaching it.

Routine Maintenance Tips For Your Water Heater

Do Not Leave The Geyser On For a Long Time

Generally, people like to keep the geyser on for a long time, especially in the morning. The general belief is that since everyone needs hot water before running for work or school, keeping the geyser on will save time.

Sometimes it happens but today's geysers heat water in 5 minutes. Since leaving the geyser on for too long will shorten the life of the appliance, it's best to turn it on only 5 minutes earlier than needed, not half an hour earlier. Regular water heater maintenance can help extend the life of your heater. 

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Save More Power By Lowering The Temperature

Water heater maintenance is important because you will save electricity too! The water will reach that temperature faster if you use a lower temperature setting. Lower temperatures mean the geyser will have to do less work and thus extend its life. Also, having hot water instead of very hot water in the tap will reduce the chances of any accidental burns.

Lowering the thermostat is especially important for families with young children. Hence hot water heater maintenance is very important to ensure that you do not run out of hot water during winters.

Check Anode Rod Inside The Tank Before Winter

The big geysers have an anti-corrosion anode rod inside the tank. This rod attracts rust and other impurities present in the water, thereby preventing the tank from rusting or rusting. However, because of this, it self-destructs every few years.

Experts recommend that you check the anode rod every 3 years to see if the outer layer of magnesium has worn out and 6 inches or more of the inner steel core is visible. If so, the rod needs to be replaced. The rod also needs to be replaced if it is coated with a white calcium precipitate ( this happens when the water hardens ) or if its thickness is significantly reduced to less than half an inch.