for some reason i dont have hot water. my gas is working ok because its heating the house but i dont have hot water from the sink or shower. is there a way i can fix this or will i have to call someone?
2006-11-13 09:10:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i'd make sure the pilot for my hot water heater is lit, the pilot is a little blue flame under your tank - it should be fairly easy to tell if its lit or not- if its not lit you should smell gas fumes and before u re-light it i'd open the garage door to let some of those fumes out
2006-11-13 09:17:29 · answer #1 · answered by Big Rob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a gas water heater, there is an inspection place you can remove and see if you have a blue pilot light. If you don't see it, it need relit.
If you feel uncomfortable dealing with gas, I suggest you call the appliance repair of your choice to relight it for you. There could be any number of reasons why the pilot went out in the first place, and you certainly need to know what happened.
You know, so it won't happen again.
If you have an electric heater, the most likely problem is the element has burned out, and needs replaced.
I definately would seek professional help here because you are dealing with water & electric. Not a good mix.
2006-11-13 18:28:04 · answer #2 · answered by Gnome 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gas water heater? Pilot light out? Electric heater? Element?
2006-11-13 17:14:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
assuming your hot water heater is gas
is the pilot light on? ( is it lit with a flame?)
is the gas turned on to the heater?
do you have the temperature turned up on the heater or is it set to 'off'?
you may need to call someone on this one if the above does not help
2006-11-13 17:14:47 · answer #4 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call a plumber
2006-11-13 17:13:14 · answer #5 · answered by rickalgo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋