What is the difference between a water heater and a gas water heater?

A water heater is a storage tank that heats water and keeps it warm. A gas water heater heats the water on gas at the moment you turn on the tap. So a water heater has a supply that can run out; a gas water heater doesn't, but it often delivers less water at once.

What is a close-in boiler?

A small water heater that hangs under the worktop or washbasin. It provides quick hot water at one tap point, so you don't have to run the tap for long before it gets warm.

My water heater is dripping at the valve. Is that serious?

Some dripping during heating is normal: the water expands and the overflow valve releases it. The drip water should drain away via a discharge pipe. If it drips even when the boiler is not heating, or if the tank itself is leaking, please call us.

How hot should the water in a water heater be?

We recommend keeping a water heater at a minimum of 60 degrees. That way legionella has no chance in the tank. We therefore advise against lowering it to save energy.

Is an old gas water heater dangerous?

A gas water heater burns gas indoors. If the extraction does not work properly, carbon monoxide can be released, a gas you cannot smell. We advise against an open gas water heater without its own extraction. Also install a carbon monoxide detector near gas appliances.

Can a water heater be connected to my central heating boiler?

Yes, that's called an indirectly fired water heater. It draws its heat from the central heating boiler. Whether that suits you depends on your boiler and installation. We'll take a look and advise honestly.

What does a new water heater or gas water heater cost?

That depends on the type, the size and how the connections currently run. You will hear the cost in advance: we work with a fixed price quoted upfront.

Why does my water heater make a hissing or crackling sound?

Usually there is limescale on the heating element. That wastes energy and damages the element faster. Descaling helps; with very hard water, a water softener can protect the water heater.

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Freelance emergency plumber for evenings and weekends

Leaks don't keep office hours. We're looking for freelance plumbers who want to take on emergency jobs in the evenings and at weekends. You indicate when you're available.

RegionAll of the Netherlands — jobs in your own regionFormFreelancer or subcontractorTradeEmergency plumber

What you do

Quickly on site in case of an acute leak or burst pipe
First stop the water and make the situation safe
An emergency repair or a permanent fix
Briefly record what you've done, with photos

How it works

Register. You register below as a partner. It takes one minute.
Get acquainted. We'll call you and discuss your experience, your region and your rate. Then we'll set up your account.
Jobs in the app. When a job comes in in your region, we offer it in the PandFix app on your phone. You choose whether to accept it.
Job and work order. You carry out the job and complete the work order with photos. You report extra work as additional work, at your own price.
Settlement. PandFix invoices the customer. You don't need to create an invoice: your settlement is in the app (invoice issued by PandFix as recipient).

What we ask

You are registered with the Chamber of Commerce (KvK) as a freelancer or have your own company
You have experience as an emergency plumber and work neatly
You have your own tools and your own transport
You are friendly to customers and keep to agreements

What you get from us

Jobs at customers' homes in your own region, without having to find customers yourself
Choose yourself when you work
You work for your own rate, and don't make invoices: PandFix does that
One point of contact at PandFix

Register as a partner

For the vacancy: Freelance emergency plumber for evenings and weekends. After your application we will call you and set up your PandFix account.

Available jobs in your region are shown in the PandFix app
Work order with photos and additional work at your own price, on your phone
No invoicing: PandFix invoices the customer, you see your statement

Name *Company namePhone / WhatsApp *E-mailTown/cityChamber of Commerce (KvK) numberExperience in the tradeAvailableSomething about yourself I also want to do emergency jobs (evening or weekend)

After your registration we will contact you and set up your account. We only use your details for that purpose.

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