Many times one of the main issues a homeowner will need to contact a service who handles Plumbing in Southington, CT can be because of issues with the home’s water heater. A water heater is essential in making sure the household members have heated water for cleaning and other uses. Because soap works better in warmer water and hot water is effective in killing many types of bacteria, making sure the system is in good working order can be important in making sure the home is a healthy environment for all those who live inside.
One of the most common issues a homeowner will experience with their unit can be when it stops producing heated water at all. Sometimes a unit may produce heated water and then run out, this generally happens when the unit is too small for the needs of the household. In this type of situation, the homeowner will generally need to upgrade to a bigger unit. However, if the unit is producing no hot water at all, then this can indicate a problem with the unit.
Most technicians from a business who handles plumbing in Southington, CT will first begin by checking the systems supplying, gas, electric and water to the unit. Very often, the problem with the unit can be caused to an issue with one of these supply lines and so the technician will generally check this first. If everything is working properly, the technician will need to spend some time examining the unit.
Often when a water heated stops producing heated water it can be due to a faulty mechanism on the unit. Most technicians from Instant Response Plumbing and Heating, Inc. will begin by looking at the components in the unit designed to heat the water. On an electrical unit, this is the heating elements. A gas unit will have a pilot, pilot control valve and thermocouples. If any of these elements appear faulty or damaged, they will need to be replaced.
Another issue that can frequently cause the unit to stop producing heated water is a buildup of sediment inside the tank. The sediment will block the heat exchange inside the unit and the water will stay cool. This can be checked by attaching a hose to the drain valve and letting water run out so it can be checked for deposits. If present, the technician will need to flush the system.
