The best models of the Ariston brand storage water heater

The Ariston water heater is represented by a fairly wide range of sanitary ware and corresponding standard model lines.

The products of this brand have the following categories:

• traditional boilers;
• floor boilers;
• condensing boilers;
• floor boilers;
• boilers with indirect heating;
• instantaneous gas water heaters;
• water heaters equipped with heat pumps;
• storage water heaters for gas;
• electric water heaters with storage function.

Each device is equipped with heating elements, control devices and additional accessories.

Why Ariston water heaters are created

Household appliances for heating water, which run on electricity, are most often used for the period when hot water is turned off. As a rule, compact type models are purchased. With professional installation water heater provides a supply of warm water for everyday household needs: washing, cleaning or showering.

In private sectors, with all communications, they use gas and electric heaters more with storage. In this case, household appliances of the famous Italian company are used all year round.

How to turn on the Ariston water heater

Do not, under any circumstances, switch on an empty heater!

For most household appliances, the following instructions are typical when first turned on:

1. Open the cold water supply valve (not to be confused with the safety valve);
2. Open the tap or the hot water lever from the mixer connected to the water heater;
3. Wait a certain amount of time for water collection;
4. When boiler the heater is full, water must come from the mixer;
5. Provide proper power for the instrument;
6. At the first starts, the temperature must be set in the middle position; over time, the liquid temperature level is adjusted to save and quickly heat up;
7. Electronic models Ariston is regulated by buttons for the required heating level;

These steps must be performed by the installation wizard.

Out of inexperience, they forget to open the valve responsible for supplying hot water from the boiler. If it is not fixed in the desired position, then the heated water from the device will flow into the riser of the house.

Repair of a water heater Ariston

Ariston water heaters have vulnerable parts:

• thermostat;
• sensors;
• switches;
• heating elements.

Most often, valves and insulation gaskets are repaired. The integrity of the tank is broken less often. This breakdown occurs due to corrosion or rough handling. The tank needs to be repaired only at the service.

As an independent repair, it means timely preventive cleaning. Every six months it is recommended to clean the heating element for the Ariston water heater.

How to identify a malfunction?

Everything is simple, with obvious changes in work:

1. Strange hissing during operation.
2. The standard heating period is increased.
3. Switching on and off became noticeably more frequent.

Any high-quality Ariston device is easy to handle when you repair it yourself. But it's better to follow these instructions:

1. Disconnect the room and the device.
2. Drain the water. Drainage must be ensured by means of a hose with a diameter slightly smaller than the hole for liquid discharge.
3. Place the drain hose in the toilet.
4. Shut off cold water supply.
5. Disconnect the hose from the cold water valve.
6. Connect this hose to the tap and lower it into the toilet.
7. Remove the heating element. Its fastening is always on a nut with a washer or plate.
8. Having pulled out the heating element, carefully inspect all places with scale and try to remove everything without harm to the tank.
9. After removing the scale, pour clean water over the tank.
10. If the heating element itself is in working order, then you can clean it in the same way.
11. Install all hoses and heater parts in the same way.

Citric acid diluted in water is an inexpensive and optimal way to remove limescale. This solution is poured into a tank and left for 24 hours.

With an independent approach, it is possible and necessary to replace parts only with original ones. Spare parts for the Ariston water heater from the manufacturer's firm guarantee quality, money invested in repairs and stable operation of devices.

Modern devices for heating water are classified, first of all, by displacement. Selection water heater also starts with the volume of the tank. Each of the Ariston models is designed for specific premises and frequency of activation. What is the difference between the models?

Models and displacement

Model line:

1. VELIS INOX.

Original characteristics:

• stainless steel elements, including tanks;
• a characteristic difference is a universal (simple) installation;
• flat shape;
• the Ariston water heater is available in 30, 50, 80 and 100 liters;
• there is a protection system on the power cord;
• fuse against starting with an empty container;
• additional equipment is equipped with protection against freezing or overheating;
• branded TENA are made of high quality copper;
• load sharing function due to flasks and two heating elements in 1 and 1.5 kW;
• maximum power 2.5 kW.

2. ABS VLS INOX QH

Outwardly it is similar to VELIS INOX, but has differences:

• Ariston water heater for 30, 50, 80 and 100 liters;
• improved design solutions;
• electronic equipment for fast heating, antibacterial water treatment (ECO), temperature measurement;
• water is processed in two tanks; in rooms with a large area, an Ariston water heater of this model of 100 liters is recommended.

3. VELIS QH

Has external similarities with ABS VLS INOX QH and VELIS INOX.

Model differences:

• super-fast heating;
• simplicity of design and use;
• LCD - display;
• soft touch function (automatic saving);
• the water is heated in several stages;
• inner tanks are covered with steel;
• three heating elements (heating elements);
• Ariston water heater for 30, 50, 80 and 100 liters.

4. ABC VELIS PW

Original characteristics:

• Ariston heaters for 30, 50, 80 and 100 liters;
• protective shutdown (ABS0);
• bacterial protection (ECO);
• the inner tank is covered with the latest AG + technology;
• special welding method during assembly;
• two heating elements;
• heating in two containers.

5. PRO ECO INOX PW V SLIM

Original characteristics:

• Ariston heaters for 30, 50, 65 and 80 liters;
• water pressure function;
• made of stainless steel;
• SLIM model, only 353 mm in diameter;
• internal tank with special antibacterial coating;
• installed at points with a cold water pressure, any pressure level is suitable;
• low power (up to 1.5 kW).

6. ABS PRO ECO INOX PW

Original characteristics:

• Ariston heaters for 50, 80 and 100 liters;
• narrow cylindrical shape;
• easy installation;
• electronic control;
• external and internal parts made of stainless steel;
• testing at 16 atmospheres;
• 7 years warranty.

7. ABS PRO R INOX

Original characteristics:

• mechanical thermostat;
• Ariston heaters for 30, 50, 80 and 100 liters;
• an anode with a magnesium composition is installed to protect against corrosion and scale concentration;
• external heating control;
• protection against water drops;
• water resistance;
• one of the most economical models.

8. ABS PRO ECO PW SLIM

Original characteristics:

• Ariston heaters for 30, 50, 65 and 80 liters;
• narrow forms of a water heater;
• economical energy consumption, the tank of the model was tested for strength under pressure of 16 atmospheres, good safety margin;
• equipped with all protection systems.

9. ABS PRO ECO PW

Original characteristics:

• Ariston heaters for 50, 80, 100, 120, 150 liters;
• suitable for a kitchen sink, full house or cottage;
• equipped with all protective security systems;
• additional heating element.

10. ABS PRO R SLIM

Original characteristics:

• the convenient shape of the cylinder allows the heater to be mounted in any corner of the room;
• Ariston heaters for 30, 50, 65 and 80 liters;
• "Popular", budgetary and suitable in size water heater;
• a diameter of 35 centimeters;
• fast heating;
• the presence of a safety valve;
• all water protection systems, switching on without water;
• the price of an Ariston Water Heater of such a model of 80 liters is only 8800 rubles.

11. Ariston ABS VLS PW 50

Original characteristics:

• instant heating;
• practicality;
• compactness;
• affordable;
• the possibility of horizontal and vertical suspension;

Typical instruction for a water heater Ariston 80 liters

Water heaters of this size are essential for daily use by the whole family. The presence of sensors and temperature level guarantees safe operation.

A complex and responsible event during the installation process is the electrical wiring. Most often, the wires need to be lengthened because the factory cable is not long enough.

For long-term use of the device, it is necessary to install according to all the rules or with the help of an experienced master. To avoid breakdowns and other troubles, follow the operating rules:

1. Carry out the first switching on and off with a filled tank.
2. If the batteries are damaged, be sure to replace the weak parts.
3. In a room with subzero temperatures, it is necessary to drain the water from the heater.
4. Long-term inactivity of the device without the heating function should be carried out with a closed tap or valve supplying water. Also, the heaters must be disconnected from the outlet.

Ariston devices for high-quality water heating are presented in user-friendly sizes, equipped with all kinds of engineering modifications and are available in all major retail chains. It is enough to choose the model you need for individual installation.

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