What to do if your hot water cylinder is leaking

A leaky hot water cylinder is one of those things that every homeowner dreads. Once you’ve got a leak, of any kind for that matter, you know it isn’t going to fix itself. Help is required. Fortunately, hot water cylinder leaks aren’t as bad as they once were now Valet Plumbing is at hand to fix your problems at the drop of a hat. But if you have a leak right now, we don’t have another second to spare. Here’s what to do:

FIRST & FOREMOST

Turn your water off now. Often located with your water metre, this tap lets water into your hot water cylinder. If you aren’t sure which one this is, be on the safe side and turn off your entire water supply which should hopefully stop the leak in its tracks.

NEXT STEPS

Call Valet Plumbing and we’ll have a highly-trained plumber at your front door in a jiffy. We’ve done this a thousand times before and know exactly how to solve any problem we face. We can provide a quick and reliable repair or a state of the art replacement that matches your budget.

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO DO?

We will advise you over the phone of any further steps you should take before we show up. This could include switching off the power to your hot water cylinder to ensure the elements do not burn out when it empties. It also stands to reason that any leak will stop when the cylinder empties, so draining your cylinder may be necessary if the leak is large and unmanageable.

Now the emergency is over, you’ll know you are in the safe hands of Valet Plumbing. We work with all our customers to provide a satisfying outcome to any problem, big or small. Hot water cylinders are just the start of our area of expertise.

Once we’ve reached you and assessed the problem we will discuss your options, backed by over 20 years of industry experience. We truly understand the importance of having access to hot water when you need it and can help you find the ideal solution for your home and family.

Contact us today for more information and book a repair, service or new installation to upgrade your home. You deserve nothing less than the best.