Geyser Taking Too Long to Heat Water? Here’s Why and How to Fix It

Nowadays, extreme cold weather is being experienced in most regions around the country, contributing to the need for hot water in most homes. But if your geyser is also taking longer to heat your water, not addressing the issue could be a serious error on your side. This not only affects the waiting time for you but also affects the use of electricity, as well as the useful life of your geyser. These issues are experienced in cases where the interior components of the geysers are faulty or require maintenance. This issue will also be explored today.

If your geyser is heating water too slowly, the first component to inspect is the heating element, which is very essential in the geyser. This element heats the water, but over time, calcium and other minerals present in the water accumulate on the element.

This often causes the element to take longer to heat water and consumes more electricity. In some cases, the element may be damaged. Therefore, if your geyser is running slowly, the heating element should be checked first.

Not only the heating element, but sometimes a thick layer of minerals can also accumulate inside the geyser tank, significantly slowing the heating process. To avoid this problem, have your geyser serviced every year before winter. During de-scaling, chemicals are used to clean the dirt inside the tank, allowing water to heat faster.

In addition to cleaning the heating element and tank, the thermostat also controls the temperature in the geyser. Sometimes people inadvertently set it to a low temperature, which delays heating. However, if you're still experiencing problems even after using the correct settings, the thermostat may be faulty. Replacing it is essential.