Home appliances
Geysers fail early for boring reasons: hard water eating the tank, wrong capacity for a bucket bath, or a pressure rating too low for a high-rise supply line.
A few questions about your situation, not about the product.
Answer all 3 questions to see the spec sheet to shop with.
Instant heats water as it flows; storage heats a tankful and keeps it warm.
Why it matters
Instant suits kitchen sinks and quick handwash; bucket or shower baths need storage.
What to check
Instant geysers cannot fill a bucket at usable temperature in cold winters.
Tank size for storage models.
Why it matters
One bucket bath ≈ 15 L of hot water mixed. 15 L geyser suits one bathroom; 25 L for a family or a shower.
What to check
Oversizing wastes standby electricity every day.
Glass/vitreous enamel coating plus a sacrificial magnesium rod.
Why it matters
Hard Indian water corrodes tanks; the anode rod dies first and protects the tank.
What to check
Ask if the anode rod is replaceable and how often (typically every 2–3 years).
How much water pressure the tank can take.
Why it matters
High-rise buildings and pressure pumps need 6–8 bar rated units; standard 4 bar can burst or leak.
What to check
If you're above the 5th floor or use a booster pump, insist on 8 bar.
Heat-retention efficiency and temperature control.
Why it matters
A 5-star geyser loses less standby heat; adjustable thermostat lets you cap at 55–60°C and save power.
What to check
Look for thermal cut-out plus a separate safety valve.
3 L instant units to 25 L storage geysers with 7-year tank warranty.
