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The chances of your geyser bursting this winter are much higher than any other time of the year. This is because temperature differences between cold water entering your geyser and hot water leaving are much greater in summer. Fortunately there are safety measures you can put in place to prevent this from happening. Graham Craggs from Budget Insurance suggests the following tips:
1.Geysers must be serviced by a qualified plumber every 3 years. This includes draining it and checking its components.
2. Fit a drip-tray beneath the geyser. It will help carry away most of the water should a burst occur.
3.Your geyser’s thermostat controls the temperature of the water in the tank, keeping the water at a constant temperature regardless of what the weather is like. The recommended temperature is 600C.
4.Switch off your geyser from time to time but don’t let it get cold because it will consume more electricity to warm it up again.
5.Keep an eye out for early warning signs of failure; If you notice that water coming from the geyser isn’t as hot as it used to be, too much water or steam is coming from the overflow pipe on your roof, strange sounds, or water drops near it then a disaster may be around the corner and it must be inspected immediately.
6.If it bursts, immediately turn off the electricity main switch and call your plumber or insurer.
