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When your existing hot water heater is experiencing problems such as no hot water or a leaking cylinder, we can have our plumbers come and identify the problem and have it repaired today with minimal lose of water and at a small inconvinence to your household .All our workers are fully qualified and have extensive experience in repairs and service to these units.
Most hot water units only have a shelf life of between ten and fifteen years so if your hot water unit is not working correctly or has come to the end of its life we can have one of our trained plumbers discuss what the best option may be for your homes hot water needs as there are many options available depending on the size of your family the price that best suits your budget.
At Royals plumbing we recommend regular maintenance to increase the life of your Hot water service the unit itself has minimum repairs but the valves, and control cocks and other associated piping may need replacing or repairs regularly to ensure the unit operates correctly and the lifespan or the unit is not shortened.
A tempering valve is a valve created to regulate the temperature of the water coming through your hot water taps. It is a requirement by law to have this valve installed to your hot water unit to prevent scalding specifically for children and the elderly this device set the hot water at a temperature that will prevent injury and if installed correctly and maintained correctly will never let you down giving you peace of mind that your children are safe .
A thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) is a valve that blends hot water with cold water to ensure constant, safe shower and bath outlet temperatures, preventing scalding.Let Royals Maintenance plumbing assist you with your annual servicing requirements and any repairs that may be needed to keep your TMV valve running at its best. We also treat Legionella in warm water systems.
If you look at most hot water units on the side of the unit you will not a valve with a small handle on it similar to the valve you see pictured above. This valve regulates the temperature and pressure within the hot water unit ensuring the units temperature and pressure doesn’t get dangerously high causing a possible explosion.
A build up of mineral salt ,rust and corrosion can cause the TPR valve to freeze up or jam and become non operational. Most hot water cylinder manufacturers recommend you test the operation of the valve every six months to ensure its operating correctly.to test the valve simply raise and lower the test lever several times so it lifts the brass stem that its fastened to .Hot water should rush from the pipe the valve is connected to when the lever is lifted. If no water flows through the pipe or water does not stop flowing through the pipe when the lever is release back to normal position the valve will need to be replaced.
A dripping tap can be annoying – it can waste up to 2,000 litres of water a month! This adds up to over 24,000 litres a year, and when it’s a hot tap, it can also be an expensive waste of energy as you are paying to heat up wasted water.
Whilst we recommend a leaking tap only be fixed by a qualified plumber (as incorrect servicing of a tap can cause irreversible damage to the tap body), it can in most cases be done by carefully following the steps below:
1. Turn off the main water supply usually located in the meter box outside the house near the road or if in a unit or townhouse can be located somewhere within the unit usually a tap on a wall or under a cupboard somewhere. Turn it clockwise to turn off and anti-clockwise to turn it on again.
2. Using an adjustable spanner or socket and remove the tap cover, placing a cloth between tap and tool to prevent scratching of the tap handle.
3. Use an open-ended spanner to unscrew the gland nut, and expose and remove the old washer.
4. Use a reseating tool to shave the tap seat back to a flat, shiny surface as the seats on which the washer sits can become rough due to pitting and corrosion causing the tap to leak.
5. Replace the O-ring on the spindle if need be and apply grease.
6. Flush away filing debris and insert spindle with the new tap washer.
7. Reassemble the tap and turn main water supply back on.
Need to connect up your chilled water/ice-maker fridge?
Royals Maintenance plumbing and its team have the training and experience to install a wide range of leading brands of ice-maker fridges to your home kitchen or businesses coffee room.
Tips before you start using your ice-maker fridge
Before you start using your ice-maker/water fridge, make sure you follow these steps. This will ensure your unit works perfectly and gives you clean and clear water or ice that tastes great.
1. Check the refrigerator is switched on and has cooled for at least 2 hours.
2. Check that the water filter has been connected and switched on.
3. If the fridge has a chilled water unit, allow about a minute from when the dispensing pad is pushed to when water is dispensed, allowing the tank to fill.
4. When using your ice-maker fridge for the first time, dispose of the first few litres of water from
the dispenser to clean out an impurities or sediment that may be within filter cartridge.
5. Also on first use, dispose of the first bin of ice for the same reasons outlined above.
6. You are now ready to enjoy crisp, clean ice and cooled water on demand.
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