Unvented Hot Water Heater Maintenance and Repair Service Company

Unvented Cylinder Repair and Maintenance

Repairs from £120 with a Maintenance Plan

EasyFlow specialize in unvented water cylinders. We have years of experience installing and repairing mains pressure unvented cylinders and are quick to respond to calls. We always investigate faults and provide quotes prior to undertaking any water heater repairs. Our engineers carry many spare parts on the van and are often able to make the repair immediately. We also offer maintenance plans, which help spread the cost and provide total peace of mind. If you have a fault or need and annual service, contact us today on 0800 433 4043

How To

Information and advice on how to safely use, operate and save money with unvented water cylinders, thermal store water heater and electric boilers.

Why do I keep running out of hot water?

07 Oct 2019

With a modern hot water heater, you should have access to plenty of warmed water for use with showers and bathing, washing dishes, and for any other needs. However, if you’re running out of hot water on a regular basis, there may be any number of causes. Below, we’ll take a look at some of the more common ones. Cylinder Size The most common reason to run out of hot water regularly is that your cylinder is simply too small to meet your usage needs. Consider installing a larger cylinder to hold more water. Over Use It is possible that too many people are trying to use the hot water at the same time. For instance, if someone is taking a shower and you are also washing dishes, you will deplete your store of hot water twice as fast. Sediment Build-Up Sediment is found in all water and it settles to the bottom of the water heater cylinder over time. If your cylinder has not been properly maintained, it can build up to the point that it affects both the volume of water stored in your cylinder and the temperature your cylinder can maintain. Programming If you have a programmable thermostat on your cylinder, it is possible that it is set to a schedule that does not match your lifestyle. Make sure it is set to heat water so that you have a full supply ready during peak usage times. In some cases, you may have a timer on your cylinder rather than a programmable thermostat. Heating Element Issue If your water heater used to provide you with ample heated water but is no longer doing so, the issue could be a heating element inside the cylinder itself. Many water heaters use dual elements, and if one fails, the remaining element may not be sufficient to heat the water, causing you to run out quickly. If you’re experiencing problems with your water heater running out of hot water regularly, it is time to contact a heating engineer certified to work on unvented water cylinders. If you're in Greater Manchester, Warrington, Liverpool, Chester or Leeds, EasyFlow can help you. Call us now on 0161 941 5571.

What Is an Expansion Vessel For?

25 Sep 2019

Water heaters are wonderful devices that allow us to enjoy a stream of hot water when we open the tap. However, they can be complicated, particularly if you’re dealing with an unvented cylinder (also called a closed water heating system) and require quite a few components in order to work properly. One of those is the expansion vessel. What Is an Expansion Vessel? If you’ve noticed that there’s a smaller tank attached to your water cylinder, this is the expansion vessel. It may be mounted to the top of the cylinder, or it could be attached in some other location. With some models, it is actually within the casing of the water heater. It all depends on the make and model in question. You’ll find quite a few different styles of expansion vessels have been used over time, but the most modern (and most common) style uses a flexible membrane within the vessel itself. The expansion vessel actually contains two sections. A rubber diaphragm separates the two. One side of the vessel is connected to the hot water system and holds water. The other side holds air. How Does an Expansion Vessel Work? The purpose of an expansion vessel is to help prevent overpressure situations with an unvented cylinder. As water is heated, it expands. The air within the expansion vessel compresses and absorbs additional pressure to help ensure that your water heater operates in a stable way. A Schrader valve on the vessel allows more air to enter the system when necessary to prevent it from becoming over pressurised. Common Problems with Expansion Vessels For the most part, expansion vessels operate without any need for your intervention. You may need to drain and recharge your expansion vessel periodically depending on its age and the style of vessel in question. However, they can suffer from some problems, particularly as they age. For instance, hard water and even water treatment chemicals can cause the rubber membrane within the vessel to degrade and break down. Eventually, it will fail, requiring replacement. If you think your expansion vessel needs to be repaired or replaced, contact a engineer experienced with unvented cylinders and their operation. EasyFlow can send an engineer to you if you're located in Greater Manchester, Warrington, Liverpool, Chester or Leeds.

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Chris was prompt, friendly and very professional as ever, with useful advice all round. Since my first annual service, my water cylinder has performed faultlessly.

K Brown, Manchester

17^th September, 2019

Annual Service

Brilliant service! The only people I've found who actually knew what they were talking about and were helpful and attentive. I was having so much trouble finding someone who could fix my water heater - I wish I had found these guys sooner. Highly recommend!

N Morton, Glossop

17^th June, 2019

Replacement Immersion Heaters

Very prompt response to online query. Available and attended with short notice as agreed. Very friendly and informative. Carried out work and charged as agreed. Brilliant!

S Frost, Blackley, Manchester

23^th July, 2019

No Hot Water

I was very pleased with the service. I'd certainly be happy to use you again if I require further services.

Nick Olley, Manchester

17^th May, 2019

Replacement Immersion Heaters

After weeks of trying to find a company that could fix our specialist electric boiler, Easy Flow managed to succeed. Lisa, on the phone, and Chris, the engineer, were both extremely friendly and helpful. It is great to finally be able to have a hot shower. We would highly recommend.

Mr Boughen, Altrincham

19^th February, 2019

Replacement Valves

I had a 10 year old electric combi-boiler that stopped working, right when the cold weather started. Easyflow came out and got it started, then arranged for the faulty switches to be replaced. Fantastic service!!

Mr Patel, Didsbury

21^th February, 2019

No Hot Water

Excellent service from start to finish. Appointment was easily booked with Lisa; received emails to confirm, and a text when Chris the Engineer was on his way. He immediately identified the issue with my old Megaflo cylinder and fitted a new cold water combination valve during the same visit, price was very reasonable. Lisa made a follow-up call a couple of days later to check everything was OK, am going to sign-up for their maintenance plan for total peace of mind. Would 100% recommend EasyFlow to family and friends.

Mr Robson, Warrington

15^th February, 2019

Blending Valve Replacement

The EasyFlow team did a great job . Lisa organised the appointment efficiently and kept me updated with information like when the engineer was on his way and would arrive. The engineer was polite and knew what the problem was immediately. He had the replacement parts on his van and made the repair on the day . He also gave us advice for the future. Lisa followed a couple of days later to check everything was OK. An excellent service from start to finish. Thanks again

Russell, Manchester

31^th January, 2019

Replacement Immersion Heaters

Always friendly, great service and reliable. Would highly recommend.

Mrs W, Manchester

04^th February, 2019

Maintenance Plan

Helpful and Friendly Team with a great service. I would highly recommend the company as I have had an effective and reliable service from them whenever needed.

Mr Ali, Stockport

10^th January, 2019

Maintenance Plan

Gledhill Boiler Repairs

EasyFlow is one of the few companies that specialize in the repair and maintenance of Gledhill boilers. We have years of experience repairing the Gledhill ElectraMate 2000 and carry most spare parts for this boiler on the van. We also carry parts for the Gledhill PulsaCoil A Class, Gledhill PulsaCoil 2000, Gledhill Torrent and Gledhill Stainless Lite. EasyFlow is now the preferred contractor for many North West property companies.

Annual Service

The EasyFlow Annual Service is a great way to keep your unvented water heater safe and in good working order. Having your unvented water heater serviced each year is an important task, and is recommended by water heater manufacturers. We are competitively priced and provide a certificate for insurance purposes after the annual service is complete.

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Maintenance Plans

The EasyFlow Maintenance Plan is a way for property owners to avoid expensive repair costs. Once a plan has been set up, the property owner pays a monthly fee and all call outs, parts and labour to make repairs is included. We also include the annual service for unvented water heaters worth £90.

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