To ensure your home’s electric hot water system is running effectively, you need an electrician who is specially skilled to be able to work on hot water systems. Our hot water electricians are standing by 24/7 to ensure we can be at your job as quickly as possible in the event of a hot water emergency. Hot water systems can be quite draining on your power bill if they are not maintained effectively, and if you do not have the right system in place for you and your family’s needs. At Glenco, we have been working on electrical hot water systems since 1988. We provide a reliable emergency electrical hot water system service, so you can get in touch with us 24 hours a day.

• ✓ Specialised hot water electricians
• ✓ Established in 1988
• ✓ Family owned and operated
• ✓ Reliable 24 hour emergency service

How often should you replace your hot water system?

Hot water systems generally have a lifespan of 10 years. This time span can vary depending on the location, quality of tank installed, and how often it is serviced.

How do you service your hot water system?

Glenco can carry out visual and physical checks of all the connections. We would then investigate and advise if replacement of the anode is necessary. The anode is what absorbs all the chemicals and impurities in the water. This is a mechanism that is in place specifically to corrode, instead of your tank and pipes. If it is worn out and needs replacement, it will not do its job and your tank and pipes could be damaged from this corrosion.

How does your hot water system effect your energy bill?

The biggest factor in this case would be a leak. You should check your pressure relief valves for leakages. An electric hot water system that is suffering from any leakages will mean that the element is required to operate longer to heat the water to the temperature you require. This uses a lot of energy and can see your power bill increase significantly.

Ways of reducing power usage from your electric hot water system?

1. Installation of timers that mean that your tank is only heating the water when you require it. For example, if no one is home, it is not necessary your tank be heated. Therefore, you can install a timer that will prevent the tank from heating on the days and hours of the day that is it not necessary.
2. Switching over to an off-peak power supply can also help your electricity bill. An off-peak power supply means that your tank will only heat up at night during set time frames when energy costs are charged at a lower rate. These off-peak times are different for different areas of Sydney based on your energy provider. Get in touch and we can advise you of the most appropriate times for your specific location. If you do swtich to off speak, you will need a level 2 electrician to complete work on your switchboard. Glenco are level 2 electricians and can do this for you. This option is usually only suitable for larger tanks.
3. We can also switch your electric hot water system to gas if there is gas available in your area. Gas is a cheaper power source for heating hot water systems.
4. The other option is to go to an instantaneous electrical hot water system. These units only heat and use energy when the tap is turned on. These systems require three phase power. This will only use energy when you are using your water. This is opposed to a storage tank which will continually heat the water even when you are not using it.

When it comes to hot water, especially when you need an emergency hot water electrician, Glenco can help at any time of the day or night. Our hot water electricians are specially trained to provide this service as a part of our wider range of electrical services as well as our other trade services. You can speak to our friendly team on 02 9700 9996 or contact us to find out more.