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Choosing the right geyser this winter




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Winter is here, and a thought of a cold shower give goosebumps and can make your body shiver with cold. This is the time you plan to replace the old geyser unit at home or buy a new one. It is important to choose the right geyser unit that matches your requirements. This isn’t very difficult. Here’s a guide that explains things to keep in mind before investing in a geyser this winter.

Types of water heaters

Electric geysers:

Electric geysers are capable of heating water instantly and are meant for immediate use. They are compact in design, hence use less space. The electric geyser is also known as tankless or instant water heater. The geyser starts when the sensor inside the heater pipes sense water flow. It then fires the heating element thereby producing hot water. One important advantage of electric geysers is they never run out of hot water.

Storage geysers:

Unlike electric geysers, storage geysers have a built-in insulated water tank. The storage tanks come in different capacities right from six litres and above. These are the most common type of geysers with a reservoir of hot water ready to use until the water is stored. Large storage tanks occupy more space, hence not suitable for small bathrooms. The storage geyser consists of an insulated tank with a pressure valve on it. This valve helps reduce temperature and pressure when it reaches high temperatures.

Gas geysers:

Gas geysers run on LPG and propane gas and are energy efficient. It is important to install the gas geyser beside the LPG gas cylinder and provide supply through gas pipelines. This is the reason, gas geysers are suitable for households or commercial establishments. They help heat water quicker than electric geysers. The installation of a gas geyser is a bit difficult, since it requires a large space and other aspects such as a separate gas connection.

Solar geysers:

Solar geysers work by absorbing heat from a roof-mounted solar panels. Solar energy is converted to heat with the help of a solar thermal collector which is then transferred to the water tank. The heating process is then performed. Solar geysers are cost saving during summers, but suffer on cloudy and rainy days. This is no more a case. There are several solar geysers that run on electricity or gas as a backup when needed. One such disadvantage of solar geysers are, they are convenient if you own home with open surrounding or apartments with open terrace.


Things to consider

Where will it be installed?

The first thing to consider while choosing a geyser is to fixate on the type and location where you want to install it. Electric and storage geysers are available in compact designs and are easy to install. Most households with small bathrooms should consider that geysers need to be fixed at certain height and is always good to have a space with proper ventilation.

What capacity should you look for?

As we discussed earlier, electric geysers work instantly, while storage geysers have ability to store hot water for a longer period. Choosing the right sized geyser also helps in reducing the amount of electricity needed to heat water. Geysers with storage capacity of 10 to 15 litres are suitable for a family of around 4 members. This may vary depending to the daily water requirement and usage pattern of the family.

Running cost and energy efficiency

To save electricity, it is must to know how energy efficient the geyser is before purchasing it. Besides this, always check for ISI mark. This indicates that the geyser has undergone a quality and safety check. Electric geysers may also come with a Star rating that can help tell you the energy efficiency of the product.

Feature

One of the most important elements in a geyser is the thermostat. It helps maintain the temperature and stops water from overheating. Some electric geysers come with digital meters that displays the temperature of water stored inside the tank. Some geysers have heater controls where you can control the power of a geyser. Most electric and gas geysers have safety valves to control the pressure and temperature of the water. This helps in releasing pressure from the tank when it’s at a high temperature. As most of the home appliances can be remotely controlled, geysers are not an exception. You can control the geyser, set a timer and temperature using a remote. These are other things to look for.

After sales service

Geysers are one of the most important home appliances that must be taken care of. So it is important to have a good after sales service for maintenance or repairing geysers in case of any damage. If you are planning to buy a new geyser unit, head over to the nearest Reliance Digital store . If you need any assistance, we’ll more than happy to recommend a model that best suits your household.