What is Electric Geyser?
The geyser consists of a water tank fitted with two pipes – one for the inlet of cold water and the other for the outlet of hot water. The water tank is fitted with heating elements that are controlled by thermostats. The thermostats ensure that water is not heated above a set temperature value.
Electric Geyser Prices In South Africa
The price range to install a 100-liter electric geyser is from R7000 – R8500. The price depends on the brand, and whether additional material needs to be changed or not.
Which electric geyser is best for your home?
Here are the best water heaters/geyser for the home you can get this winter season
Hindware 3 L Instant Water Geyser.
Hindware 25 L Storage Water Geyser. .
BAJAJ 15 L Storage Water Geyser (Popular Plus)
V-Guard 15 L Storage Water Geyser.
Ao Smith 25 L Storage Water Geyser.
CROMPTON 25 L Storage Water Geyser.
What is the best geyser in South Africa?
Here are the top gas geyser brands in South Africa:
- Dewhot.
- Bosch.
- Kwikot.
- Atlas.
- Rinnai.
- Ariston.
- Total.
- Typhoon.
Is 10 Litre geyser enough for a bathroom?
For a small family with 2-3 members, a 6-liter instant geyser or a 10 to 15-liter storage geyser is required for baths using a bucket.
If you are using the shower for your baths, you will need a 25-liter storage geyser, whereas, a 1 to 3-liter instant geyser will suffice for the kitchen utensils and wash basin needs.
What should I look for when buying a geyser?
7 important points to keep in mind while purchasing a geyser or water heater are:
Requirement (Family size) Buy the right sized geyser as per your requirement.
Longevity and parts availability. Buy a geyser that has a longer life and easily available replaceable parts.
Energy consumption.
Warranty.
Features.
Brand.
Looks.
What is the lifespan of a geyser?
Typically, geysers have a lifespan of five years and over this time they corrode. Craggs says that homeowners can lengthen the lifespan of their geysers by maintaining them properly. Experts recommend that geysers are serviced by a qualified plumber every three years.
Can an electric geyser blast?
Explosions are possible with both gas and electric tank water heaters, primarily those that are poorly maintained. You can avoid such a catastrophe when you identify the signs a water heater might explode so you can call for plumbing service immediately.
Can I install the geyser myself?
Therein lies the secret: proper installation by a professional, accredited plumber. Cutting corners can lead to many complications and the potential damage caused by a burst geyser can be immense. That said, there is no need for alarm.