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How to Find and Use the Thermostat on Your Unvented Cylinder 17 Oct 2023 Your unvented cylinder is responsible for providing mains pressure hot water throughout your home. However, you may find that you need to adjust the temperature of the water. You may need to raise it to kill off potentially harmful bacteria, or maybe you want to lower it to save money on energy or help prevent scalds if you have children in the home. Whatever the case, you’ll need to know how to locate and use the thermostat on your unvented cylinder. What Is a Thermostat? Your unvented cylinder is equipped with a thermostat, which is a simple device that allows… Read more
What’s the Best Temperature to Set Your Unvented Cylinder? 15 Jun 2023 There’s nothing like opening the tap and having a steady stream of hot water pour out. It’s ideal for washing dishes, bathing, and so many other things. Of course, today’s unvented cylinders allow you to set a temperature to your preference, so what’s the right option? Should you turn the heat up? Choose a lower setting? The answer is “it depends”. Getting the right temperature is important for several reasons, and we’ll walk you through them in this blog post. The Prime Range Unvented cylinders should be set within a narrow temperature band, just 60 to 65 degrees Celsius. Note:… Read more
How Does an Unvented Cylinder Work: Understanding Today’s Water-Heating Technology 15 Jun 2023 Once, vented cylinders were the only option. Manufacturing techniques and available materials simply offered no alternatives. Today, that’s not the case. The unvented cylinder has become the most popular way to heat water in traditional homes, flats, and even within businesses. Not sure how these cylinders work? We’ll give you a brief crash course. What Is an Unvented Cylinder? An unvented cylinder is exactly what it sounds like – a sealed system designed to heat water that’s then supplied to the taps within a home. Unlike a vented cylinder, these systems do not have a built-in vent that constantly allows… Read more
How Can I Tell If My Mains Water Supply Is Suitable for an Unvented Cylinder? 15 Jun 2023 Without a ready supply of hot water at the taps, many of the things we take for granted about modern life are impossible. It’s challenging to wash the dishes or even take a shower. But if you’ve been living with a vented water cylinder, chances are good you haven’t always had the reliable hot water you want. An unvented cylinder can help. However, you’ll need to ensure that your mains water supply is suitable. What’s the minimum flow rate? What else should you know? Why Choose an Unvented Cylinder? Before we discuss your mains water supply, let’s talk about why… Read more
Can an Unvented Cylinder Freeze? 15 Jun 2023 The ability to store and access hot water with the twist of a handle was nothing short of revolutionary. However, old-style vented cylinders suffered from many challenges that made life harder. Unvented cylinders get around those issues, including being able to deal with cold temperatures much better. But can an unvented cylinder freeze? Let’s discuss what you need to know. Why Did Vented Cylinders Freeze? You might be wondering why a vented cylinder would freeze in the first place. There’s a combination of reasons behind this unwanted characteristic. 1. Installation Location – To be effective, vented cylinders had to be… Read more
Annual Unvented Cylinder Servicing: What Should Be Included? 15 Jun 2023 Modern unvented cylinders are marvels of engineering. They are strong enough to contain considerable internal pressure while supplying perfectly heated water to every tap within your home. However, they do need a little help along the way. Like all home appliances, unvented cylinders can suffer from wear and tear and will begin to break down over time. The key to keeping yours in good condition is to have it serviced, and maintained annually. However, what should such an service include? What Should an Unvented Cylinder Annual Service Include? It’s important to understand that your annual unvented cylinder service is more… Read more
5 Tips to Help You Choose the Right Unvented Cylinder 15 Jun 2023 Interested in upgrading from a vented cylinder to an unvented cylinder? Perhaps you’re building a new home or renovating an existing one. Whatever the case, unvented cylinders offer dramatically better performance than older technology and mains pressure hot water at every tap. However, you’ll find a wide range of models to choose from. How do you ensure you pick the right one? Here are five tips to guide you through the process. 1. Capacity One of the first considerations to make is the cylinder’s capacity. This should tie directly to the size of your family and your hot water needs.… Read more
The Most Common Water Heater Problems 16 May 2023 In a perfect world, we’d all have access to mains pressure hot water every time we opened the tap. We’d have plenty of hot water for doing the dishes, bathing, and all our other needs. However, we don’t live in such a world. Many different problems can affect your unvented cylinder and its ability to deliver a constant supply of hot water. In this post, we’ll explore some of the most common water heater problems and what homeowners should know about them. 1. Temperature Issues Some of the most common issues homeowners encounter today with unvented cylinders relate to temperature.… Read more
Signs It Is Time to Replace Your Unvented Water Cylinder 16 May 2023 Your home’s unvented cylinder is the key to enjoying hot, mains pressure water right from the tap. Gone are the days when you had to manually heat the water before using it for bathing or washing up. Today’s unvented water cylinders offer outstanding performance, and they last a long time. However, they will eventually need to be replaced. How do you know it’s time to replace your aging cylinder? Here are a few critical signs to watch for. Age The first thing isn’t so much a sign or symptom to watch for, but a threshold you’ll pass. On average, unvented… Read more
Understanding the Lifespan of a Water Heater 16 May 2023 Unvented cylinders offer many advantages over older vented cylinders. However, they are more expensive, so it makes sense to maximise your investment. Doing so requires that you answer a few specific questions, including: How long does the average unvented cylinder last in a UK home? What factors affect its lifespan? What can you do to prolong it? These are just a few of the questions we’ll answer in this blog post. How Long Does the Average Unvented Cylinder Last? On average, unvented cylinders last around 10 years. However, you may be able to extend that lifespan to 12 or even… Read more
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