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Unvented Cylinder Repair and Maintenance

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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

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How Do You Check the Header Tank Level on a Gledhill PulsaCoil Water Cylinder?

08 Apr 2019

With an unvented water cylinder, there is a need for a header or feeder tank. This helps keep the system primed and working properly. However, if the level of water within the tank drops too low, you may experience a wide range of issues with your hot water system, including pressure drops, temperature drops, and more. If you have a Gledhill PulsaCoil water cylinder, you have a plastic top up cistern attached to the water cylinder. How do you check the header tank level? It’s actually not very complicated. 1. Locate the Header Tank The first step here is to locate the header tank and ascertain its condition. Note that Gledhill actually offer an optional sight glass for the plastic header tank that allows you to see the water level without doing anything else. If your tank is so equipped, simply look at the level of water in the sight glass. If it is low, top off the tank. If it is not, check it again later in the year. 2. No Sight Glass If your system does not have a sight glass, you’ll have a little more work to do. You will need to remove the plastic top to the header tank. Then, using a handheld torch (if there is not enough ambient light), check the water level within the tank. There is a fill line marked on the side of the tank so all you need to do is check the level against that mark to determine if you need to fill the tank. If you do not currently have a sight glass, but you would like one installed, Easy Flow may be able to install one for you to make maintaining your water cylinder simpler and easier. 3. Fill the Tank (If Necessary) The Gledhill PulsaCoil has a manual fill header tank. What that means is you must top up the tank regularly by hand in order to maintain proper operation of your system. You will simply need to add water to the tank until it reaches the fill line, which is roughly halfway up the wall of the tank. 4. Close the Lid Once you have checked the water level and/or topped off the water in the tank, simply replace the lid and make sure that it is well sealed. Leaving it loose could speed up evaporation and reduce the level of water in your tank. How Often Should You Check the Header Tank Level? While it is necessary to check the header tank water level regularly, you do not need to do so very frequently. Gledhill recommends three to four times per year. It should also be part of your annual service. As you can see, there is not a lot involved with checking the header tank unit. The most important thing is to ensure that you do not forget to do it regularly.

Help! My Water Is Only Lukewarm. What’s the Problem?

25 Mar 2019

When you open the hot water tap at your sink, you expect to be rewarded with a stream of piping hot water for your washing needs. The same thing applies when you set foot in the shower, or when you wash a load of clothes on the hot setting. However, there’s a chance that when you open that tap, the water that comes out will be lukewarm rather than hot. What’s the problem here? Actually, it could be one of several different issues. Check the Thermostat The first thing you need to do is to check the thermostat on your water cylinder. It should be located between halfway and one-quarter up the cylinder from the base. It will most likely be a plastic box with a round dial on it, although newer models might have a digital thermostat instead. Check that the thermostat is set for between 60 and 65 degrees. If it has been bumped somehow, the temperature could have been accidentally set lower than this, which would give you lukewarm water. If the thermostat is correctly set, the problem might still lie with it. There is a chance that the thermostat is faulty and will need to be replaced. However, the issue here is that your cylinder actually has two thermostats, and you will need to determine which one is bad before it can be replaced. Easy Flow can help do that. Check the Power Supply If you have a thermal store water cylinder, it can maintain the temperature of the water inside it for a long period even without a source of heating. The water will slowly cool down, eventually reaching lukewarm before it becomes cold. If the thermostat is not the problem, check the power to the system. The place to do this would be at the breaker that controls the water cylinder. If it has been tripped, then no power is getting to the system. Flip it back into position and see if the water heater turns back on. Note that a tripped breaker is often a sign that there’s a deeper problem that needs to be addressed, as circuit breakers are designed to trip in the case of over-power situations where the cylinder is drawing more electricity than it is designed to handle. Check the Fuses Depending on the water cylinder model in question, you will have one or more fuses that control unit operation in addition to the circuit breaker. If one of these fuses is blown, your cylinder will not receive electricity and will not operate. The good news is that replacing a blown fuse is usually not a difficult process, although locating the fuse in the first place can take some time. Failed Immersion Heater Finally, there is a chance that one of the immersion heaters in the cylinder has failed. If this happens, the remaining heater will still attempt to warm the water, but it will not be able to get it up to full temp and the result will be lukewarm water. In this case, the faulty immersion heater will need to be replaced. There you have them – some of the more common reasons that you could experience lukewarm water from the tap rather than hot water.

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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

Excellent service. We've used Easyflow for 6 years and are very happy with the service provided by Chris.

Mr H, Wilmslow

24^th January, 2019

Annual Service

Great friendly service, thanks

Mr Patel, Liverpool

25^th January, 2019

Annual Service

Thank you for your efficient and friendly repair to my daughter’s boilermate. I look forward to using your company again should the need arise.

Susan H, Wythenshawe

19^th December, 2018

Heating Control Replacement

I was really pleased with the service today. the engineer was on time, ( doesn't always happen with tradesmen) add very effective. I was pleasantly surprised when he went back to get extra parts to finish the job there and then, to avoid further delays. He was polite, helpful, and worked very efficiently.

Leontia , Stretford, Manchester

14^th December, 2018

Replacement Immersion Heaters

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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