Troubleshooting of Electric Geysers

Touble

Causes

Remedies

No hot water

No supply.

Check availability of supply at 3-pin socket

No hot water

Blown fuse.

Replace fuse

No hot water

Open circuit.

Check the wiring for broken wire or loosed connection

No hot water

Heater element burnt out.

Check elements for burn-out

Insufficient quantity of hot water

Thermostat setting too low.

Check the thermostat setting. It Should be 60oC to 65oC

Insufficient quantity of hot water

Lower value of heating element.

Check the value of heating element and replace

Insufficient quantity of hot water

Capacity of tank is insufficient for one’s needs

Check the quantity of water used. Identity if the tank capacity is too small.

Constantly fuse blowing

Grounded heating element.

Check the heater element for insulation resistance and replace if necessary

Constantly fuse blowing

Grounded lead wire.

Check wiring for grounds

Steam in hot water

Thermostat improperly connected.

Check the circuit and correct any improper connections

Steam in hot water

Thermostat contacts welded together

Check the thermostat for its operation

Steam in hot water

Grounded heating element

Check the unit for ground.

Steam in hot water

Thermostat set too high or out of calibration.

Reset thermostat

High consumption of power leading to increased electricity bill

Leaking faucets

Replace washers in al leaking faucets.

High consumption of power leading to increased electricity bill

Excessively exposed hot water pipes.

Hot water lines should be as

short as possible

High consumption of power leading to increased electricity bill

Thermostat setting too high.

Reset thermostat. Setting Should be 60oC to 65oC

High consumption of power leading to increased electricity bill

Grounded heating element

Check element for ground

High consumption of power leading to increased electricity bill

Scale deposit on the heating units.

Dismantle the water heater and remove the scale form the element tube gently.