Do you need a Electrician or Plumber?
It can be costly if you call out the wrong trades person for the job. There are a few indications to point you in the right direction. Here are some of the things you can check for when deciding if you should call a plumber or an electrician:
- Are there signs of a leak?
- Has the hot water gone cold?
- Is the water coming out of the tap at all?
- Check pressure valve release
- Is the fuse blown?
- Is the gas cylinder empty?
Plumbing issues are a little easier to indicate than electrical issues relating to your water function. Water leaks or No water coming out of the tap are usually signs that you need to call a plumber however, in some instances it could all have started from an electrical issue.
If you have a broken or faulty thermostat that is stuck at a high temperature, it will keep the water almost boiling, this will cause a buildup of pressure inside the cylinder. The pressure valve then kicks in and releases some water which may lead you to think you have a water leak.
The best thing is to do a checklist of the issue:
- Is there leaking water or no water?
- Is there an electrical component controlling this system?
- If there is not then call a plumber, if there is call a certified electricians
Gas Cylinder Replacement
If your home’s hot water system is run on gas. Running out of hot water could be down to no gas left in the cylinders in which case you can call your gas provider to exchange these. If you still have an issue with no hot water call an electrician. You may have blown a fuse.
If you are still unsure as to your issue needs an electrician. Call us now and we can help you.
