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There are several factors that affect the efficacy of your boiler to produce hot water for you.
Sometimes the problem lies at the thermostat. It may have to be replaced or reset. Perhaps the boiler is leaking water onto the wires and created a short. Then, when you try to turn on your boiler, you end up shutting off the power in the entire house. Other times there is a build up of mineral deposit in your boiler. Instead of the heating element (a piece of metal inside of your boiler that heats up and heats the surrounding water) heating the water you are heating all the minerals that have deposited themselves all around the heating element. You end up heating them and not the water. It may take two hours until you have enough water to take a shower. If you are not receiving hot water from the solar panels: Sometimes the panels are not installed properly and an air bubble becomes trapped in the pipes preventing proper thermosiphoning. That means that the hot water will stay in the panels without making their way into the boiler. And that means no hot water for you! Or, everything may be positioned correctly but either the air release valve is faulty or one was not installed. Older panels may have to be flushed out (from rust build-up) or replaced if the pipes that comprise the panels rust through. All the best! Yaacov
6 Comments
Hank Shrier
30/11/2009 12:24:06 pm
Great Blog Yaakov. Very helpful. Good to know how to solve the problem other than taking a cold shower. 1/12/2009 05:50:06 am
Your explanation is clear and precise. I enjoyed reading it and will return to your blog as new posts are made. 19/7/2012 01:30:53 am
Was browsing Google and found your site, enjoyed the reading, thanks 18/11/2022 04:00:07 am
I've experienced this before and resetting thermostat worked for me. But it is also a great idea that you should call a professional plumber to check. 9/12/2022 03:51:56 pm
For one thing, a boiler is much more energy efficient than standard forced air systems. This is because water is a much better thermal conductor than air is; it warms up faster and retains heat for longer. Boiler systems also heat homes much more evenly and comfortably. 13/6/2023 07:00:32 pm
When it comes to AC maintenance, there are a few things that you can expect. First, you should expect to have your AC unit inspected on a regular basis. This will help to ensure that it is operating properly and that there are no potential problems. You should also expect to have your AC unit serviced every few years. This will help to keep it running smoothly and efficiently. Finally, you can expect to pay for AC maintenance services. However, these costs are typically very reasonable and can save you money in the long run by preventing major repairs or replacements. Leave a Reply. |
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