Typical Cause of Tankless Water Heater Failure
Tank water heaters are one of the most difficult types of heaters to install, despite the fact that they are one of the more cost-effective solutions and do not require as much maintenance as other types do. Tank water heaters also do not require as much maintenance as other varieties. The following is a list of potential issues that may arise during tankless water heater installation:
Improper Soil Grounding
This is by far the most typical cause of a tankless water heater’s inability to function properly. In order to properly install one, you will need to provide a conductive path for both electricity and water. Insulating the ground is a straightforward method for achieving this goal, but in some locations, it won’t be enough. In order to prevent electric resistance, additional insulation may need to be added if the ground below contains a significant amount of peat or sand. Before installing a tankless water heater, you should talk to an expert if you have any reason to believe that the peat content of your soil is high.
Did Not Contain the Electric Cable
Another major reason why tankless heaters don’t function is because of this issue. It is necessary for there to be a conductive channel or an electric line that runs through the ground for the heaters to be operational. It is possible for the cable to produce electric resistance and for this to prohibit the heaters from functioning if it is not adequately insulated. Do an inspection of the cable insulation to determine whether or not it is adequate for its intended purpose.
Please give us a call at (530) 206-3932 if you believe that the lack of hot water in your home is due to the resistance in the ground or that your tankless water heater is to blame. An experienced JB Plumbing professional is pleased to assist you with tankless water heater installation in your home in Olivehurst, CA and resolve any problems that may crop up throughout the process.
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