Troubleshooting common geyser problems at home: A complete guide to fixing and maintaining your water heater
Learn to troubleshoot and fix common geyser problems like no heating, leaks, or low pressure with this comprehensive guide. Discover maintenance tips, energy-saving practices, and solutions to prolong your water heater’s life and ensure consistent hot water supply.
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AO Smith HSE-SHS-015 Storage 15 Litre Vertical Water Heater (Geyser) ABS BEE 5 Star Superior Energy Efficiency Enhanced Durability Blue Diamond Glass Lined Tank, High Rise Buildings, Wall MountingView Details | ₹6,998 | |
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Havells Instanio 3 Litre Instant Water Heater | Color Changing LED Indicator, Rust & Shook Proof | SS Tank, ISI Certified, Warranty: 5 year on Inner Container ; 2 year comprehensive | (White Blue)View Details | ₹3,950 | |
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Havells Instanio Prime 25 Litre Storage Water Heater | Color Changing LED Ring Indicator, Feroglas Coated Tank | Warra: 5 Year on Tank, Protective Anode Rod, Heavy Duty Heating Element | (White Blue)View Details | ₹8,799 | |
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Crompton Amica Pro 15-L, 5 Star Rated Storage Water Heater with Superior Glassline Coated Tank, Powerful 2000W Heating Element, Rust Proof Plastic Body and Advanced 3 Level Safety (White and Blue)View Details | ₹6,999 | |
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Racold Eterno Pro Storage Water Heater (Geyser) 15L with ABS Body – Vertical Geyser for Bathroom, 3 Levels of Safety, Energy Efficient, Titanium Enamelled Coating, Free Standard Installation & PipesView Details | ₹7,899 | |
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V-Guard Divino DG Geyser 15 Litre Water Heater for Home | Digital Display | 5 Star Rating | Vitreous Enamel Coating | Advanced 4 Layer Safety | Suitable for Hard Water & High-rise Building | WhiteView Details | ₹7,299 | |
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Crompton Arno Neo 15-L 5 Star Rated Storage Water Heater (Geyser) with Advanced 3 Level Safety, National Energy Conservation Award Winner 2023View Details | ₹5,699 | |
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Bajaj Shield Series New Shakti 25L Vertical Storage Water Heater For Home| 5-Star Rated Geyser| Multiple Safety Systems| For High Rise Buildings| 10-Yr Tank 6-Yr Element 4-Yr Product Warranty| WhiteView Details | ₹7,899 | |
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Havells Instanio Prime 15 Litre Storage Water Heater | Color Changing LED Ring Indicator, Feroglas Coated Tank | Warra: 5 Year on Tank, Protective Anode Rod, Heavy Duty Heating Element | (White Blue)View Details | ₹7,799 | |
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AO Smith HSE-SHS-015 Storage 15 Litre Vertical Water Heater (Geyser) ABS BEE 5 Star Superior Energy Efficiency Enhanced Durability Blue Diamond Glass Lined Tank, High Rise Buildings, Wall MountingView Details | ₹6,998 | |
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Havells Instanio 3 Litre Instant Water Heater | Color Changing LED Indicator, Rust & Shook Proof | SS Tank, ISI Certified, Warranty: 5 year on Inner Container ; 2 year comprehensive | (White Blue)View Details | ₹3,950 | |
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Havells Instanio Prime 25 Litre Storage Water Heater | Color Changing LED Ring Indicator, Feroglas Coated Tank | Warra: 5 Year on Tank, Protective Anode Rod, Heavy Duty Heating Element | (White Blue)View Details | ₹8,799 | |
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Crompton Amica Pro 15-L, 5 Star Rated Storage Water Heater with Superior Glassline Coated Tank, Powerful 2000W Heating Element, Rust Proof Plastic Body and Advanced 3 Level Safety (White and Blue)View Details | ₹6,999 | |
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Racold Eterno Pro Storage Water Heater (Geyser) 15L with ABS Body – Vertical Geyser for Bathroom, 3 Levels of Safety, Energy Efficient, Titanium Enamelled Coating, Free Standard Installation & PipesView Details | ₹7,899 | |
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V-Guard Divino DG Geyser 15 Litre Water Heater for Home | Digital Display | 5 Star Rating | Vitreous Enamel Coating | Advanced 4 Layer Safety | Suitable for Hard Water & High-rise Building | WhiteView Details | ₹7,299 | |
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AO Smith SDS-GREEN -025 Storage 25 Litre Vertical Water Heater (Geyser) ABS Body|BEE 5 Star Superior Energy Efficiency|Enhanced Durability w/ Blue Diamond Tank Coating|Suitable High rise BuildingsView Details | ₹11,298 | |
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Crompton InstaBliss|3L|3000-Watts Powerful Heating|Electric Instant Water Heater (Geyser) for home|High Grade SS Tank with Advanced 4 Level Safety|Rust-Proof|White|Wall MountingView Details | ₹2,749 | |
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Activa Amazon 10 L Instant 3 KVA (0.8mm) Special Anti Rust Coated Tank Geyser with 5 Year Warranty, Abs Top Bottom, (IVORY),WallView Details | ₹2,989 | |
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A.O. Smith EWS-5 White | 5 Litre 3KW Instant Water Heater (Geyser) with shock proof Outer Body |5 Levels safety shield |Made for Kitchen and Bathroom Applications, Wall MountingView Details | ₹4,198 | |
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Crompton Solarium Care 15-L 5 Star Storage Water Heater (Geyser) with Rust Proof Plastic Body (White),Free Installation, Free Pipe.View Details | ₹8,749 | |
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V-Guard Zio Instant Geyser 5 Ltr Wall Mount Water Heater|Advanced Multi-Layered Safety|3000 W Powerful Heating|Strong Stainless Steel Tank|Suitable For Kitchen&Bathroom|White-BlueView Details | ₹3,799 | |
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Bajaj Splendora 3L 3kW Vertical Instant Water Heater For Home|Instant Water Geyser For Bathroom & Kitchen|High Grade SS Tank|Copper Heating Element|1-Yr Product 2-Yr Element 5-Yr Tank Warranty|WhiteView Details | ₹3,099 | |
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ACTIVA Instant Geyser 3 LTR 3 KVA Special Anti Rust Coated Tank, Full Abs Body Premium geyser Come With 5 Years Warranty (CD Green & Black),WallView Details | ₹1,899 | |
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Crompton Arno Neo 15-L 5 Star Rated Storage Water Heater (Geyser) with Advanced 3 Level Safety, National Energy Conservation Award Winner 2023View Details | ₹5,699 | |
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Bajaj Shield Series New Shakti 25L Vertical Storage Water Heater For Home| 5-Star Rated Geyser| Multiple Safety Systems| For High Rise Buildings| 10-Yr Tank 6-Yr Element 4-Yr Product Warranty| WhiteView Details | ₹7,899 | |
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Havells Instanio Prime 15 Litre Storage Water Heater | Color Changing LED Ring Indicator, Feroglas Coated Tank | Warra: 5 Year on Tank, Protective Anode Rod, Heavy Duty Heating Element | (White Blue)View Details | ₹7,799 | |
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AO Smith HSE-SHS-015 Storage 15 Litre Vertical Water Heater (Geyser) ABS BEE 5 Star Superior Energy Efficiency Enhanced Durability Blue Diamond Glass Lined Tank, High Rise Buildings, Wall MountingView Details | ₹6,998 | |
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Havells Instanio 3 Litre Instant Water Heater | Color Changing LED Indicator, Rust & Shook Proof | SS Tank, ISI Certified, Warranty: 5 year on Inner Container ; 2 year comprehensive | (White Blue)View Details | ₹3,950 | |
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Havells Instanio Prime 25 Litre Storage Water Heater | Color Changing LED Ring Indicator, Feroglas Coated Tank | Warra: 5 Year on Tank, Protective Anode Rod, Heavy Duty Heating Element | (White Blue)View Details | ₹8,799 | |
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Crompton Amica Pro 15-L, 5 Star Rated Storage Water Heater with Superior Glassline Coated Tank, Powerful 2000W Heating Element, Rust Proof Plastic Body and Advanced 3 Level Safety (White and Blue)View Details | ₹6,999 | |
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Racold Eterno Pro Storage Water Heater (Geyser) 15L with ABS Body – Vertical Geyser for Bathroom, 3 Levels of Safety, Energy Efficient, Titanium Enamelled Coating, Free Standard Installation & PipesView Details | ₹7,899 | |
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V-Guard Divino DG Geyser 15 Litre Water Heater for Home | Digital Display | 5 Star Rating | Vitreous Enamel Coating | Advanced 4 Layer Safety | Suitable for Hard Water & High-rise Building | WhiteView Details | ₹7,299 | |
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AO Smith SDS-GREEN -025 Storage 25 Litre Vertical Water Heater (Geyser) ABS Body|BEE 5 Star Superior Energy Efficiency|Enhanced Durability w/ Blue Diamond Tank Coating|Suitable High rise BuildingsView Details | ₹11,298 | |
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Crompton InstaBliss|3L|3000-Watts Powerful Heating|Electric Instant Water Heater (Geyser) for home|High Grade SS Tank with Advanced 4 Level Safety|Rust-Proof|White|Wall MountingView Details | ₹2,749 | |
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Activa Amazon 10 L Instant 3 KVA (0.8mm) Special Anti Rust Coated Tank Geyser with 5 Year Warranty, Abs Top Bottom, (IVORY),WallView Details | ₹2,989 | |
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A.O. Smith EWS-5 White | 5 Litre 3KW Instant Water Heater (Geyser) with shock proof Outer Body |5 Levels safety shield |Made for Kitchen and Bathroom Applications, Wall MountingView Details | ₹4,198 | |
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Crompton Solarium Care 15-L 5 Star Storage Water Heater (Geyser) with Rust Proof Plastic Body (White),Free Installation, Free Pipe.View Details | ₹8,749 | |
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V-Guard Zio Instant Geyser 5 Ltr Wall Mount Water Heater|Advanced Multi-Layered Safety|3000 W Powerful Heating|Strong Stainless Steel Tank|Suitable For Kitchen&Bathroom|White-BlueView Details | ₹3,799 | |
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Bajaj Splendora 3L 3kW Vertical Instant Water Heater For Home|Instant Water Geyser For Bathroom & Kitchen|High Grade SS Tank|Copper Heating Element|1-Yr Product 2-Yr Element 5-Yr Tank Warranty|WhiteView Details | ₹3,099 | |
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ACTIVA Instant Geyser 3 LTR 3 KVA Special Anti Rust Coated Tank, Full Abs Body Premium geyser Come With 5 Years Warranty (CD Green & Black),WallView Details | ₹1,899 | |
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V-Guard Victo DG 15 Litre Water Heater with Free Installation & Free Connection Pipes (Digital Display, BEE 5 Star Rated), White (15 Litre),WallView Details | ₹7,899 | |
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Longway Superb 10 Ltr 5 Star Rated Automatic Instant Water Heater for Home, Water Geyser, Electric Geyser with Multiple Safety System & Anti-Rust Coating (Gray, 10 Ltr)View Details | ₹2,989 | |
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Racold BUONO PRO NXG Storage Water Heater 25L - Free Standard Installation & Pipes, 5 Star Rated, ABS Body Vertical Geyser for Bathroom,3 Safety Levels, Rust Proof Body with Titanium Coating, WhiteView Details | ₹6,899 | |
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Crompton Solarium Qube 15-L 5 Star Rated Storage Water Heater (Geyser) with Free Installation and Connection Pipes (White and Black)View Details | ₹7,999 | |
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A.O. Smith EWS-3 Plus-White Glass Lined 3 Litre 3KW Instant Water Heater (Geyser) w/ABS outer Body for High-rise Buildings 8 Bar High Pressure rating for Kitchen & Bathroom, Wall MountingView Details | ₹3,198 | |
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Hindware smart appliances Immedio Neo 25L Storage Water Heater With Glass-Lined Tank, 5-Star Rating And Temperature Control Knob (White and Grey)View Details | ₹5,997 | |
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V-Guard Zio Pro Instant Geyser 3 Ltr Wall Mount Water Heater|Advanced Multi-Layered Safety|3000 W Powerful Heating|Strong Stainless Steel Tank|Suitable For Kitchen&Bathroom|White-Metallic Rose GoldView Details | ₹3,099 | |
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Orient Electric Ecoswift Pro 10L Water Geyser with HPE Technology | Rust Proof Water heater for home bathroom | Advanced 5 Level safety Shield with Overheat Protection | 5 Years WarrantyView Details | ₹5,400 | |
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POLYCAB Celestia 5-Star 15L Water Heater (Geyser) | Free Installation | 5-yr tank & 2-yr product warranty | Temperature Control Knob | Enhanced Safety, Rust Proof Tank | Efficient Heating【White】View Details | ₹6,579 | |
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A geyser is an essential appliance in most households, especially during winter or in regions with consistently cold water. While these devices are designed for efficiency and durability, they aren't immune to occasional issues. Knowing how to troubleshoot common geyser problems can save time and the hassle of calling a technician. Here’s a detailed guide to identifying and fixing frequent geyser issues, helping you maintain this indispensable appliance in top condition.
My geyser is not heating water
One of the most common complaints is the geyser failing to heat water. The issue could arise due to several reasons:
- A faulty thermostat.
- Burnt-out heating elements.
- Power supply interruptions.
Fixes:
- Check the power supply: Ensure the geyser is properly plugged in and the circuit breaker isn’t tripped.
- Inspect the thermostat: If the thermostat is malfunctioning, it may need recalibration or replacement. A multimeter can help test this component.
- Replace heating elements: If the heating elements are damaged, professional assistance is often required for replacement.
Prevention tip:
Regular maintenance checks on the thermostat and heating elements can prevent sudden breakdowns.
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My geyser’s water temperature is too hot
Overheating water isn’t just inconvenient—it can be dangerous. This typically indicates an issue with the thermostat settings.
Causes:
- Thermostat set too high.
- A malfunctioning thermostat failing to regulate temperature.
Fixes:
- Adjust thermostat settings: Set the thermostat to a moderate temperature (around 60°C).
- Replace the thermostat: If adjustments don’t solve the problem, consider replacing the thermostat.
Prevention tip:
Check thermostat settings periodically, especially before peak usage seasons like winter.
Why is my geyser leaking?
Water leakage around the geyser is a significant issue that needs immediate attention to avoid structural damage to walls or ceilings.
Causes:
- Loose connections in the inlet or outlet pipes.
- Corrosion in the tank.
- High water pressure exceeding the geyser’s capacity.
Fixes:
- Tighten connections: Inspect and tighten any loose fittings around the pipes.
- Check the pressure relief valve: A faulty valve may need replacement.
- Replace a corroded tank: If the tank itself is leaking due to rust or damage, replacing the geyser is the only solution.
Prevention tip:
Install a pressure-reducing valve to regulate water pressure and use anti-corrosion measures like an anode rod to prolong the tank’s life.
My geyser is making unusual noises
If your geyser emits strange noises like popping or rumbling, it could indicate sediment build-up in the tank.
Causes:
- Accumulation of sediment from hard water.
- Heating elements covered in mineral deposits.
Fixes:
- Flush the tank: Regularly flush the geyser tank to remove sediment. This involves draining the tank completely and rinsing it until the water runs clear.
- Clean the heating elements: If sediment has formed on the heating elements, remove and clean them with a descaling solution.
Prevention tip:
Install a water softener if your area has hard water to minimise mineral deposits.
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My geyser has low water pressure
Low water pressure from a geyser can disrupt daily routines, making simple tasks like bathing or washing inconvenient.
Causes:
- Blocked inlet pipes due to sediment or debris.
- A faulty pressure relief valve.
- Water supply issues from the main line.
Fixes:
- Clean the inlet pipes: Disconnect and clean any blockages in the pipes.
- Inspect the relief valve: If the valve is faulty, it may need replacement.
- Check the main water supply: Ensure there’s adequate pressure in the water supply line.
Prevention tip:
Use a filter in the inlet pipe to prevent debris from entering the geyser.
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My geyser keeps turning off unexpectedly
If your geyser switches off during use, it could point to electrical or mechanical problems.
Causes:
- Overheating due to faulty thermostat.
- Electrical wiring issues.
- A worn-out heating element.
Fixes:
- Reset the thermostat: Use the reset button (if available) on the geyser.
- Check electrical connections: Ensure there’s no damage or loose wiring.
- Replace heating elements or the thermostat: If the issue persists, consult a professional for replacements.
Prevention tip:
Regularly inspect electrical connections and components for signs of wear or damage.
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Geyser water has a strange odour
If the water from your geyser smells bad or appears discoloured, the tank might be harbouring bacteria or rust.
Causes:
- Sediment and bacterial build-up in the tank.
- Corrosion inside the tank.
Fixes:
- Flush and disinfect the tank: Drain the tank and clean it with a solution of water and baking soda or vinegar.
- Replace the anode rod: A worn-out anode rod should be replaced to prevent corrosion.
Prevention tip:
Regularly clean and maintain the tank to avoid bacterial growth or rust formation.
My geyser’s power consumption is too high
High electricity bills due to geyser usage can strain your budget, especially in winter.
Causes:
- Continuous heating due to poor insulation.
- A malfunctioning thermostat.
- Inefficient usage habits.
Fixes:
- Insulate the tank and pipes: Use an insulating jacket to retain heat and reduce electricity usage.
- Fix thermostat issues: Replace the thermostat if it fails to regulate temperature effectively.
- Optimise usage: Turn the geyser on only when required, and avoid keeping it on for extended periods.
Prevention tip:
Invest in an energy-efficient model with a good BEE rating for long-term savings.
Why regular maintenance is key
Regular maintenance can prevent most of these issues. Here are some quick tips for keeping your geyser in excellent condition:
- Schedule periodic servicing by a professional.
- Flush the tank every six months to remove sediment.
- Check electrical connections and components annually.
- Use protective measures like water softeners in areas with hard water.
When to call a technician
While many geyser problems are manageable with basic troubleshooting, some require expert intervention. Call a technician for:
- Persistent leaks.
- Electrical issues beyond basic inspection.
- Replacement of complex components like heating elements or pressure valves.
Understanding common geyser issues and their fixes can help you address issues quickly and maintain uninterrupted hot water supply in your home. By following these tips and staying proactive about maintenance, you can extend the life of your geyser and avoid unnecessary repair costs.
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A geyser may fail to heat water due to a faulty thermostat, burnt-out heating element, or power supply issues. Regular maintenance can prevent these common water heater problems.
Inspect for loose pipe connections, replace faulty valves, or address tank corrosion. Persistent leaks may require professional assistance to ensure your geyser operates safely and efficiently.
Flush the geyser tank every six months and use water softeners in hard water areas. This helps maintain your water heater’s efficiency and prolongs its lifespan.
Blocked inlet pipes, faulty pressure relief valves, or main water supply issues can cause low pressure. Cleaning pipes and valves can resolve this common geyser problem.
Use a thermostat with moderate settings, insulate the tank and pipes, and turn the geyser on only when needed to minimise electricity usage and energy bills.
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