There are a few things just as good as the cosy embrace of a hot shower — the perfect remedy for a long, tiring day at work or a chilly morning wake-up call. Until, of course, your trusty gas hot water system decides it's time for an unexpected hiatus.
Low water pressure can be caused by a number of factors from simple problems such as the shut off valve being partially closed, or the faucet being blocked. It can also be caused by blocked pipes and water leaks, or there could be issues with your irrigation system. If you notice your water bill has increased significantly you may be dealing with a leak. Call our team to identify the problem.
Water Pressure, Water Hammer And The Plumbing Code
Thousands of houses in Eastern Suburbs receive high water pressure from the street main. People appreciate being able to pressure wash the car using just a garden hose, but this convenience comes with nasty side effects both noisy and silent. The noisy one is water hammer and the silent one is the premature aging of hot water units. There’s also the problem of garden hoses that keep popping fittings, taps that are difficult to turn off and irrigation pipe that simply can’t handle it.
Did you know that your home’s hot water accounts for almost a quarter of your energy costs? Over time, that’s a lot of money wrapped up in hot water! So, the choice between which system – gas or electric, is a crucial one.
To save time and avoid a ‘panic buy’ it’s best to do some research now and replace your aging system before disaster strikes. Usually, when hot water systems come to the end of their life it’s a dramatic ending. So, the answer to whether a gas or electric hot water heater is best depends on your home, family’s needs, and what you value more.
You can smell it in the air, that crisp morning cold. Ah, Winter.
The wind, the chill, the rain. There is nothing quite like coming home like a toasty warm house, a hot shower and a cosy night in during a Sydney Winter. To help get your family home Winter Ready, here are our team’s top tips on staying warm with internal gas heating.
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