AlongTheWay Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 Does anyone know of a lakeside location/person (or two) that services/repairs instant-on water heaters? Looking for an address or precise directions. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted October 4, 2018 Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 Brand?? I have a Bosch and Tio Sam's put me in touch with the Bosch repair man in Guadalajara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bowie Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 Calorex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlongTheWay Posted October 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 On 10/5/2018 at 11:51 AM, Jim Bowie said: Calorex. Where is Calorex? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 would try the shop next to Farmacia Guadalajara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha1 Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Check if the battery needs replacing, if it has one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 He asked if there is a repair person. And many would like the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Me being one of them. These heaters need maintenance just like others. I have already changed the batteries which is always the first thing to do. Interestingly enough, I can now hear my small igoto pump working again and now have on demand hot water again. I think it may have "drowned" in the last big rain. It's under my tinaco but I think I need to protect it from driving sideways rain. I would still like to know the name of a knowledgeable repair person though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Intermittent problems like that are a real pain, because you know it will fail again when you need it most. No answers to this thread other than Tom, and we've followed similar threads for years. No one appears to have the skills necessary to be recommended, at least amongst those who frequent this Board. That's because every single plumber I've had here is self-taught or learned from Papa. And none has taken training in boilers, and the variety of same. And that leaves us with people checking for blockages and replacing thermostats all the time. Now, it seems, I will be getting a pass-through, but I won't have it installed until I can find a trained soul for the problems that will undoubtedly come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 Did anyone come up with the name of a plumber that can repair instant on (on demand) water heaters? Mine is an Lenisco brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 People on this board have been asking for years. And no one has ever been able to provide an answer. I've gone though 7 or 8 myself... none properly trained. All just guessing at the problem. And wanting to replace expensive parts, half the time without even looking at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 My "smart" plumber from Jocotepec finally showed up today. He said I needed a new thermostat. He is coming back Wednesday with a new one. I wonder if it will solve the problem. I have to do something as I really do need hot water in the house. Correction. All the plumber tried on his first visit was to drain a bit of water off from the reservoir on the bottom. He said dirt builds up here sometimes. Well the heater has worked fine since this so I'll hold off on a new thermostat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 Hard to believe that so many places sell these, so many of us have them and there is not a single local person who knows how to repair and maintain them. The two or three I have had come in from GDL have been marginal at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 One guy we called in Guad wanted 1200p just to come here. Without knowing his skill level, forget that. If we ever find someone, he is going to be very, very busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 It seems that these on demand water heaters are the most problematic way to heat water. Given the many issues people post about and the apparent lack of any qualified repair people I am surprised that so many people continue to have them installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 They occupy far less space and use way less gas. They work very well IF you have access to a good installer and good maintenance person. That is why I will be buying a Bosch from Tio Sam's when this one (Cinsa) fails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 I guess I have a slanted perspective because all I ever hear about are the people having problems with them and being unable to find anyone who can fix them. I assume Tio Sam’s provides service for units it sells and installs. About how much does the on-demand heater cost to buy? Are there ongoing maintenance costs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 It depends on the brand. Mine, a Cinsa, was 2500 pesos but I'm still at 60% gas after filling the new 180 litre tank LAST November. A single person household but use the stove daily, the gas dryer three times a week and the hot water daily. Yes, Tio Sam's has service personnel to contact for them. Maintenance should be done once a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wefferr2 Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 Call Carlos Ramirez 333 903 5891. He is a plumber and electrician. He installed our replacement Bosch tankless with out a hitch. His prices are reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 I have heard that the brand that gives you least amount problems, is Bosch. Previous posts over the years on this topic seemed to always put Bosch at the top of the list for quality and reliability. It seems that this is the only brand mentioned these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 5 hours ago, Wefferr2 said: Call Carlos Ramirez 333 903 5891. He is a plumber and electrician. He installed our replacement Bosch tankless with out a hitch. His prices are reasonable. Many are quite capable of installation. Service issues, not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bowie Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 5 hours ago, johanson said: I have heard that the brand that gives you least amount problems, is Bosch. Previous posts over the years on this topic seemed to always put Bosch at the top of the list for quality and reliability. It seems that this is the only brand mentioned these days. I was told by 2 "master plumbers" that CALOREX is the Cadillac of these types of boilers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 Thanks for the input, Jim. I am no expert on this subject. Rather I was just repeating what I had heard over the years in conversations and posts like this which have been on line in this and other forums. I am glad to hear of another recommended brand, CALOREX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Had three Calorex. No one could service them properly. I think they are more the "everyman" as opposed to the Cadillac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bowie Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 17 minutes ago, ComputerGuy said: Had three Calorex. No one could service them properly. I think they are more the "everyman" as opposed to the Cadillac. On 10/8/2018 at 8:35 AM, ComputerGuy said: Intermittent problems like that are a real pain, because you know it will fail again when you need it most. No answers to this thread other than Tom, and we've followed similar threads for years. No one appears to have the skills necessary to be recommended, at least amongst those who frequent this Board. That's because every single plumber I've had here is self-taught or learned from Papa. And none has taken training in boilers, and the variety of same. And that leaves us with people checking for blockages and replacing thermostats all the time. Now, it seems, I will be getting a pass-through, but I won't have it installed until I can find a trained soul for the problems that will undoubtedly come. I will be getting OR had three? I think you just run off at the mouth sometimes ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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