Most water heaters have a thermostat to judge temperature changes through the system. These devices use input data from sensors to switch the heater on and off to maintain a certain temperature according to the settings of the user. Thermostats in Plymouth can malfunction for several reasons, and most of them are related to wear and age. Here are some of the reasons:
Delays
Due to continued use or other technical reasons, internal components of the thermostat can finally wear down and become inefficient. Due to this, while the thermostat may still function as it should, the thermocouple can ultimately slow over time, causing a delay in thermostat responses. As a result, the water may become too hot quickly or not cool down as easily.
Displaced sensors
The displacement of the sensors that a thermostat uses to sense water temperature can cause the thermostat to switch on and off due to mismatched readings. This can also cause water to overheat and reach dangerous levels of heat without signals being sent to the thermostat to shut the system off for safety.
Contaminants problems
Rust, soot and dust can enter the thermostat and cause problems with its mechanical operation. As a result, the thermostat will not be able to send proper signals to the hot water heater. If your thermostat is completely damaged with contaminants, it is best to buy a new one than to try cleaning the old one.
Faulty wiring
A thermostat uses wires to communicate to the operational systems and sensors of the hot water heater. These wires can also malfunction; they fray and lose power thus not able to supply electricity to the key areas of the thermostat. Thermostats with faulty wiring die and do not respond to commands.
All thermostats should be checked for accuracy at least once a year. They should be re-calibrated whenever the technician is servicing the heating system. The technician should also clean and dust off the sensor coil as well as any interior exposed connections and remove any corrosion. Finally, they should ensure that all wire connections are tight and not broken.
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