As far as household bills go, heating your water is one of the biggest costs you will ever have to endure, which is why so many people are looking for the best possible sources of hot water in the first place. Over the last decade or so, combi boilers have become hugely popular, and were, at one point, considered the be all and end all of household water heating. Immersion heaters however, have slowly been making a comeback and nowadays, when you consider how far immersion heating technology has advanced, it’s easy to understand why.
Immersion heaters are basically large water tanks with heating elements inside of them that heat up and thereby heat up the water in the tank. They’re great as backup water supplies, and can be pre-set to heat the water during hours when energy tariffs are cheaper. Sadly, like all devices, immersion heaters are not indestructible and they will need maintaining and possibly even repairing from time to time. In order for you to get the most out of your immersion heater however, you’ll need to find the right repairman, or the right repair company, for the task at hand, and with this handy guide, you’ll be able to do just that. Here are some handy tips to help you find the right company to repair and maintain your immersion heater.
Find out how experienced they are – When it comes to immersion heater repairs, as immersion heaters have been in and out of fashion for so long, finding a company/worker who has extensive experience with working with them is easier said than done. Just because a company specialises in boiler repairs, that doesn’t mean that they will necessarily have experience of working with immersion heaters. If you ask them, more often than not they’ll tell you that they’re experienced, because they’ll want your service and will want your money. Many companies sadly just try to ride their luck, and will fob the customer off with some excuse as to why they can’t repair the device, when in reality, they just generally don’t know what they’re doing. When choosing a company to work with your immersion heater, take the time to find out just how experienced they really are with immersion heaters.
Ask for recommendations – A great way of finding out whether or not a worker/company is any good or not is to basically ask for recommendations from other people. There are many specialist forums online nowadays that allow users to ask questions and receive informed answers. For example, you can ask for recommendations for companies/workers from other people who happen to have immersion heaters themselves. That way, you know the advice you’re receiving is solid, and you know that the company is indeed capable of working with immersion heaters.
Don’t just opt for the cheapest option – We all know how tight funds are these days, and we know that every penny counts, so finding great deals is an essential part of day to day life. With that being said however, there are some things that you simply can’t scrimp and scrape by on, especially where expensive pieces of household equipment are concerned. When looking for somebody to work with your immersion heater, rather than looking for the cheapest possible option, you should instead look for companies with great reputations and great reviews. If a company is cheap, you have to ask yourself why that is, and whilst they may be being competitive, they may be cheap because sadly, they just aren’t up to the job.
Get several quotes – Although you shouldn’t just focus on the cost, of course you’ll want to get the best value for money, so take the time to find companies that potentially sound like they can provide you with the services that you’re looking for, and then go ahead and get a quote. Again, repeat the same process with a different company and see if they can match or beat your previous quote. Get at least three quotes, compare them, and then use these to help you to narrow down your search for your immersion heater repairs specialist.
Do your own research – Finally, the last thing you should do when it comes to choosing an immersion heater repairs specialist is to find a company you’re interested in and to then do your own research on them. Google the name of the company and see what comes up. If they’ve been involved in any especially scandalous activities, articles from newspapers and tabloids may appear. More often than not however, you’ll find links to websites and review sites, so read these reviews, take a look at their site and potential social media pages, and see what you can find out. If you like what you see, then great, you could very well have found your immersion heater repairs specialist.
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