Tuesday, August 30th, 2016
1. I Suddenly Have No Hot Water, What Should I Do? If you find yourself suddenly without hot water – don’t panic! It’s usually one of three things. Firstly, your power company may have switched off power to your hot water cylinder via ripple control switch, so give them a call to rule out this […]
Friday, August 5th, 2016
Your hot water cylinder is probably the last thing on your mind when it comes to household maintenance tasks, but this often overlooked appliance does need some attention once in a while to keep it running at peak performance levels and prolong its potential lifespan. Below are some simple maintenance tips that you might want […]
Tuesday, July 19th, 2016
If you have discovered your hot water cylinder is leaking, it is a sure sign that a repair or replacement is necessary. Leaks can be caused by a number of factors, including loose connections, faulty parts, excessive pressure, cracks in the tank and most commonly corrosion due to age. Leaky hot water cylinders will cost […]
Tuesday, December 1st, 2015
Renewable energy technology has been generating a lot of buzz lately, as it becomes more efficient and less expensive to install. Solar hot water systems are one major application of sun-derived power, and with heating cylinders making up a large part of most households’ power bill, it’s no wonder there’s a lot of interest in it. When […]
Monday, July 20th, 2015
Gas is a popular choice for heating water in New Zealand households, for a number of reasons. If you already have a gas connection for cooking appliances, it’s easy to add gas power for hot water also. This will reduce your power bill, as no electricity is required to keep the water warm all the […]
Tuesday, July 14th, 2015
Water heating makes up a solid part of a household’s electricity bill – therefore cutting back the cost in any way will add up to substantial savings over time. One way to do this is to install an energy-efficient hot water cylinder, and another is to harness solar power. Solar supplements your mains electricity, so […]
Friday, April 11th, 2014
The unthinkable has happened, you have opened the cupboard where your hot water cylinder is located, and you notice that it is leaking. Worse still, it’s late in the evening and the chance of getting a qualified tradesman in to fix the problem is next to nil. So what can you do as first aid […]
Tuesday, April 8th, 2014
One of the questions that we get asked a lot at The Cylinder Guy is whether our customers need a new hot water cylinder or whether the present one can be fixed. There are normally two reasons that we get called out, the first is around the cylinder leaking, and this can be anything from […]
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