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Instantaneous water heaters (IWH) are one of the most popular types of heaters, especially in areas where natural gas is available. They have the advantage of being very compact. (normally attached to an external or internal wall.)
To guarantee a long util life and the right flow and temperature of  water, IWHs need regular maintenance.
Under most manufacturer's specifications this should be done once a year. But many customers are calling for service every two or even three years or simply when the IWH is no longer heating up water. We recommend to stick to the manufacturer's advice.
Proper service for these particular heaters have to be done by certified experts in the field and under strict manufacturer's specifications and using original spare parts. failure to do so may result in reduced performance, more than normal consumption of gas, problems with water changing temperatures rapidly (e.g. during a shower) or a dramatic shortening in the util life of the heater.
In most cases, when not working, these can easily be fixed with an inexpensive overhaul but of course you need the right parts and the training and the tools to do it properly.
ALL GAS appliance service have the training and experience in this particular field that no other company in Brisbane can match.
Instantaneous Water Heaters:
Bayard IWH
Bosch IWH
Pyrox IWH
Vaillant IWH
Storage Water Heaters:
These are basically a water tank with a burner at the bottom and a thermostat that turns the burner on and off, in accordance with the required temperature in the tank.
The main burner only turns on when the temperature in the tank drops, and turns off once the preset temperature has been reached. Thermal insulation of the tank minimizes reheating cycles.
They are generally more energy efficient than instantaneous types and require less maintennance. The average service is also cheaper.
The main drawback is that you may run out of hot water, unlike instantaneous.
These types of heaters are fitted with two water safety relief valves: one at the top called Pressure and Temperature Relief Valve on the outlet or hot side of the heater, and another one called Pressure Expansion Valve at the bottom or inlet cold side of the heater. They should be replaced at intervals not exceeding 5 years for optimal performance.
It is normal (especially in winter) for these to release drops of water during the reheating cycle, but should stop a while after the cycle is finished. If it does not happen and the valve keeps releasing water, then it may need replacement as the valves are sealed units, and can not be repaired.
ALL GAS appliance service offers you the best professional service for this particular type of heater.
Vulcan Freeloader
Vulcan, Rheem
RAY-PAK Boilers:
These excellent boilers are made in Australia for our particular conditions. They are very reliable and efficient and the maintenance is easy and cheaper than most. These boilers are basically a big instantaneous water heater and are normally associated with a storage tank linked with a circulation pump.
This equipment is normally found on central hot water installations for buildings,  hotels, hospitals, retirement villages, etc.
RAY-PAK also produces Pool and Spa heaters for domestic or commercial applications.
ALL GAS Appliance Service offers you the best professional service for this particular type of boiler.  
RAY-PAK Boiler