Our water heater is now causing our circuit breaker to trip, can it be fixed?

[Questin]

Our Joven heater is now causing the circuit breaker to trip every time we try to turn it on. Purchased in March 2023, i think its just past the 2 year warranty period.

Is this something that can be fixed if we call a technician? Or do we need to buy a brand new one? If we need to buy, can anyone recommend a reliable brand? A water heater should not be breaking 2 years after we purchased it...

 

[Lchlch]

2 years still quite new.
Probably during installation, certain wire did not screwed in properly.

 

[Questin]

2 years still quite new.
Probably during installation, certain wire did not screwed in properly.

Where to find a technician to repair? The joven service center is not open today. And how much should it cost?

 

[gnoes85]

I once fixed my own water heater, union burned. Just get one from my work place and fixed it myself.
Not straightforward problem type, better engage electrician

 

[Ubi-Warrior]

Youtube!

For the win

 

[yperic]

Water Heater just buy brand 707 mine use for over 10 year liao.

https://707.com.sg/

 

[stanlawj]

Our Joven heater is now causing the circuit breaker to trip every time we try to turn it on. Purchased in March 2023, i think its just past the 2 year warranty period.

Is this something that can be fixed if we call a technician? Or do we need to buy a brand new one? If we need to buy, can anyone recommend a reliable brand? A water heater should not be breaking 2 years after we purchased it...

Most likely heater element shorted and resistance is too low, or heater element insulation burnt and current now leaks to earth. Points to low quality of heater element used in Joven heater.
Even in instant water heaters, the elements don't fail this early.

If the heater element didn't fail, then there could be corrosion in the electrical wiring or terminals leading to live/neutral wires have a short to ground.

 

[helloicanseeu]

2 years still quite new.
Probably during installation, certain wire did not screwed in properly.

some wires cant handle the high ampere current, they burn and short circuit

 

[Jelly8]

Had same issue with Jovan before. Heating element or thermostat problem.

 

[AngelRomeo]

Our Joven heater is now causing the circuit breaker to trip every time we try to turn it on. Purchased in March 2023, i think its just past the 2 year warranty period.

Is this something that can be fixed if we call a technician? Or do we need to buy a brand new one? If we need to buy, can anyone recommend a reliable brand? A water heater should not be breaking 2 years after we purchased it...

buy new one, water heater short circuit very dangerous

 

[ninelives]

this kind of weather you use simi sai water heater? the water coming out from the tap is hot one !!!

 

[pokipoki08]

can cause multiple death in the family
better change new heater
also check home protection circuit is up to standards
engage QUALIFIED electrician
use double pole switch

https://search.brave.com/search?q=j...summary=1&conversation=98ba36b7e33a898451f179

 

[Questin]

could be due to the faulty heating element. 2 years unlikely is leaking problem.

heating element+ labour+ transport may cost $200+

Then what about these repair services? https://www.carousell.sg/p/1158880173

 

[Questin]

I once fixed my own water heater, union burned. Just get one from my work place and fixed it myself.
Not straightforward problem type, better engage electrician

Where to find a technician to repair withotu getting chopped?

 

[ricohflex]

Replace and don't buy Joven.
Ask what brand is good.
Do not self install.

 

[helloicanseeu]

this kind of weather you use simi sai water heater? the water coming out from the tap is hot one !!!

lol ... i didnt save this marnee during bto, tried to fix water heater before, its just dangerous

 

[XcoVar]

Could be internal leaking. Better get it fix as heater current is strong enough to kill a person.

 

[aarontansp]

I dont buy Joven. Champs or even Europace is good. Use over 12+ years no issue until I have to replace due to reno.

 

[Mecisteus]

Youtube!

For the win

Not worth to DIY for this.

Just get the advice from Joven first.

 

[Mephist0pheLes]

Water Heater just buy brand 707 mine use for over 10 year liao.

https://707.com.sg/

agree, jus get a 707, wont go wrong.