Let’s face it – you might not know when to replace a hot water cylinder, for the simple reason that most of us pay little attention to ours until something obviously goes wrong with it.

As global weather patterns continue evolving faster than New Zealand’s infrastructure can adapt, occasional power outages are inevitable.

Most people living and working in Auckland are used to having access to hot water pretty much all the time, whenever they need it.

Are you wondering what causes a hot water cylinder to overflow? If so, then you have come to the right place. Here at Matthews Plumbing & Gasfitting Ltd, we specialise in high-quality plumbing and gasfitting solutions at reasonable prices - which includes the maintenance and repair of hot water cylinders.

What is a hot water cylinder? It is basically a tank that stores hot water intended to be — in a residential or commercial property — sourced from taps or used for heating interior spaces.

Hot water cylinders play an important role in any property, and for the majority of New Zealand houses, this includes an electric hot water cylinder. However, did you know that there are various types of hot water cylinders available?