What Causes the Water Heater Element to Constantly Malfunction?

A damaged water heater needs immediate attention but it is not a DIY task to take up. Coldwater from faucets usually deserves the blame. Even it might be the heating element in the water-heating unit that gives out and need attention from the hot water specialists for repairs or replacement. Nevertheless, when the water heater element continues malfunctioning, then the causative factor behind this issue is important to know.  

The following discussed situations demand the services of the hot water specialists from the licensed company in Perth.

Electric water heaters are dependent on heating elements for warming up water in the tank. On the other hand, there is a burner at its base in the gas-powered units. For the electric hot water systems, the element comes in direct contact with water, thus indicting the items in water might be causing this very issue. Besides, the wiring to the electric water heater could also be responsible.

The water heater unit components receive electricity from the heavy gauge wires, thus poor connection between the water heater and the wires could cause the elements to give out. A slipped out a wire from its place or else a damaged wire is rather problematic. The hot water specialists should check the issue. A hot wire can create a safety hazard at any time, particularly if it is grounding through the metal tank.

An electric water heater is connected to an outlet in a home. During sudden power surges, the heating element will succumb to damage. Power surges are likely to occur when the electrical storms surprise or else when the power company experiences a sudden surge on the other end. All electrical water heater is given a voltage rating, and exceeding the rating is sure to burn out the heating element.

This can be prevented from occurring at home. Hire the electricians for installing surge protection. Particular plug types can even prevent power surges from damaging the items plugged into them.

Only when the water heater element has been fully submerged in water, then it will function. But if it operated without any water in the tank, it will be producing enough heat for burning out its core in a short time. The element should be having water for transferring the heat for preventing significant damage.

With air pockets developing in the tank because the tank has completely failed and is bleeding before being filled up, then the element is burning out itself without sufficient water.  Hot water specialists will be able to look inside the water tank for determining whether the air pockets are responsible for the issue and ensure, the elements are submerged properly in the water.

Similar to the other components in an appliance, the heating element in the water heater has not been designed to be long lasting. The mineral deposits in the water hasten the nearing time of this component since the water heating process makes the dissolved minerals return to their solid states. Often, these minerals coat the heating element, and insulate it, thereby preventing it from transferring heat to water.

Even the minerals settle down at the tank's bottom and create a sediment layer. At this stage, the element has to work harder for heating up the tank, thereby putting a lot of pressure on it.  Finally, if fails sooner and needs to be replaced. 

 

To prevent it from happening, shut the power to the tank off and drain the water out once after every few months. It is rather helpful in eliminating the sediment layer while extending the components' life, which also includes the heating element.

After checking on your water heater, when you are confirmed that your water heater element has to be replaced, then immediately entrust it to the hot water specialists. Being qualified, the technicians will be offering top-quality services and diagnose for repairing the issues lying within your water heater, particularly if the heating element is continuing to cause troubles.

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