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Troubleshooting Issues Concerning Your Heat Pump
Hot Water System
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Introduction

• A lot of things could go wrong with a faulty heat
  pump water heater system in Bowral. Winters get
  colder, summers get hotter. Even worse, taking a
  late-night shower becomes something you frown at.
  You probably followed all the rules there is to
  proper water heater maintenance - making sure you
  dont tamper with what makes it work.
• Unfortunately, as with all machines, your water
  heater can sometimes prove unresponsive to
  preventive maintenance. However, what do you do
  when your heater acts funny? Call in the pros?
• Why not try troubleshooting the root of the
  problem? Troubleshooting doesnt mean opening up
  delicate parts. You just need to know where to
  look. Down below are the various methods
  professionals use to troubleshoot problems with
  water heaters. Master them well enough and see
  yourself spending less on service costs in the
  future.

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What are the most common issues youre likely to
face?
Heater icing up
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Water keeps dripping
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Water gets too hot for comfort.
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Discoloured water
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A noisy heater
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Faulty compressor
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Heater icing up

• This is a pretty typical occurrence in those cold
  Australian winter months. When this happens, your
  unit goes into defrosting mode to remove all the
  thin ice on the sides and top. However, the real
  problem comes in when the entire body is covered
  with a thick layer of ice. Your machine would
  have to do a lot of work to thaw the ice. The
  best thing to do is to use high-pressure from a
  hose to defrost the ice. NEVER use a sharp object
  to remove the ice. Youd be damaging the delicate
  fan in the process.

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Water keeps dripping

• If you observe water dripping on the outside of
  your heat pump, then there's a problem. This
  could be traced to a clogged condensate drain.
  It's advisable to always inspect for loose joints
  in the system. Once found, waste no time in
  repairing or replacing them. Proper maintenance
  should keep you off this problem in the future.
  If you haven't had your heat pump installed yet,
  ensure your installation technician installs a
  drain pan under the unit. Doing this makes it
  hard for condensate to damage your property. If
  you have a few extra bucks to spend, install an
  automatic leak detector alongside the drain pan.

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Water gets too hot for comfort.

• Extreme water temperatures are caused by
  a broken thermostat or a damaged heating element.
  It could as well be caused by setting the
  thermostat to high. Whatever the case may be, you
  shouldn't resort to DIY repair. No matter how
  good you are. Since you're dealing with super hot
  temperatures, it's best to leave things to the
  professionals. 

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Discoloured water
If your water gets milky in colour, chances are,
there are trapped gases in the heating system. To
correct this, install aerated faucets to aid
oxidation of these gaseous build-ups. If your
water is brown, check the anode rod for rust. Or,
you could try switching to an electrically
powered one (this one seldom corrodes). 
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A noisy heater

• Low-pitched noise from the fans and compressor is
  expected. The real noise problem comes when you
  hear rumbling, gurgling, or popping sounds in the
  heater. This is usually caused by sediment
  build-up on the heating elements. So, you might
  want to start there. To fix this issue, try
  cleaning your element (that is if there's still
  hope). To correct pounding sounds, install a
  water hammer arrestor.

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Faulty compressor

• A faulty compressor is usually traced to a
  refrigerant leak. At times, replacement is the
  only option. But, if youre using an AO smith
  heat pump, check the capacitor for damages on the
  housing. Also, try measuring your resistance. If
  the values indefinite, then youd need to change
  the heating element.

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• Water shortage is rampant in heat pump hot water
  systems in Bowral. Some things could contribute
  to this issue. 
• Either the thermostat temperature is set too low
  or too high. This could affect the flow of water
  into the outlets depending on the kind of heat
  pump in use.
• The water heater hasnt been used for a long time
  (could be two weeks to a month). This causes
  hydrogen gas build-up in the tank. Tread very
  carefully with this (the Hydrogen gas is very
  flammable). Open the hot water tap for a little
  over thirty minutes to let out all the dangerous
  gases.
• A dirty air filter. If this is the case, just
  clean it and you should be fine.
• Water shortages could also be caused by increased
  demand (you could be having kids or long-term
  visitors). To adjust to the change, consult your
  technician for installing a more efficient heat
  pump hot water system.

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Can proper maintenance prevent these problems?

• Of course, it can! Follow these tips to better
  maintenance for your heat system.
• Check your filters monthly.
• Check for sediments regularly.
• Keep all coils clean and free of debris.
• Keep your heater space sacred (no foreign
  degradative agents).
• Call the technician when things get too tedious
  for you.
• There you have it! Expert-approved solutions to
  your common heat pump problems. Contact us today
  for issues relating to your heat pump hot water
  system in Bowral, Australia.

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