Save a service call, Not enough hot water (or no hot water) – Rheem Water Heater User Manual
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SAVE A SERVICE CALL
Check the items below before making a service call. You will be charged for
attending to any condition or fault that is not related to manufacture or failure of
a part.
NOT ENOUGH HOT WATER (OR NO HOT WATER)
This can occur with new installations and is normally related to some
misunderstandings as to the use of the booster heating unit.
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Booster heating unit not operating
Inspect the isolating switch marked
“HOT WATER” or “WATER
HEATER” at the switchboard and the
booster switch (if one is installed)
and ensure they are turned “ON”.
Note: Check the electricity supply to
which the unit is connected. If on an
Extended Off-Peak or time controlled
supply, remember heating hours are
restricted (refer to
Check the fuse marked “HOT WATER” or “WATER HEATER” at the
switchboard.
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Solar Controller
Check the electrical supply to the solar control unit is switched on.
Is power available in the house? Try using another electrical appliance.
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Insufficient sunlight
Insufficient sunlight due to cloudy weather during summer months or low
solar energy contribution in winter months may mean the booster water
heater operates more often.
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Collectors shaded
If trees or other objects shade the solar collectors or if the glass is dirty, the
effectiveness of the solar collectors will be greatly reduced. Have the trees
trimmed or the solar collectors relocated if the obstruction is permanent or
clean the collector glass (refer to
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Collector area is too small
For most installations, the number of solar collectors recommended in
Rheem literature has been proven to provide the required solar energy to
meet the average family needs. However, in some circumstances, it may be
necessary to install an additional solar collector.
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