I have a two family house the both have the same hot water tanks both are turned up to the same level why is that on the first floor the shower can be 30 minutes plus but on the second floor apt the shower goes cold after five minutes.
2006-11-13 14:45:14 · 14 answers · asked by Anthony L 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If they are both Dual element water heaters one of the elements may be bad in the house that only has hot water for 5 minutes. You could also have an excessive amount of mineral build up in the tank also.
2006-11-13 14:49:02 · answer #1 · answered by Mr_CQQL_ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are the two tanks at the same level. If there is a tank on the ground floor heating water to the upper floor, then it takes more effort to heat the water. How well has the tank been maintained? Have you drained it annually. You need to flush it out yearly for lime/hard water build up. If it is electric, check the continuity of the element and see if the regulator is functioning.
2006-11-13 14:57:08 · answer #2 · answered by buddhaboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the elements is burned out probably upper one usually is for me. Turn off the power to tank first, there a two small access doors on the side of the heater remove those . Take Ohm meter and touch the two contacts the one that doesn't show continuity is fried. Turn off water supply to tank and drain the tank with a garden hose connected to to outlet spigot on bottom of heater and run to outside or bathtub.
Get the elements at hardware store take one along for example might as well change both which is best to do. After installing the elements turn back on water supply and open sink and bathtub valves to allow air to escape after tank is full turn on power.
It's easy, not rocket science Good Luck
2006-11-13 17:28:17 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ouch. Take some tylenol. Get a huge pan (cooking pot) fill it with warmth water. Stand over the pot and allow your breast to carry into the water contained in the pot. The gravity and warm temperature can help you. rubdown the breast. attempt this for 10 minutes and then pump right away after wards. Are you utilizing a medical institution grade double pump? Do you've the pump set on the right settings? Are you pumping both breast mutually? even as the pump is on - are you able to observe your nipple being stretched and then released? EDIT - purely questioning the way you've been doing?
2016-11-29 03:04:15 · answer #4 · answered by marconi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should specify whether it is gas or electric. I agree with the answers that state the possibility of a burned out element if it's electric. If it's full of sediment, it effectively reduces the size of your tank. If your tank is over ten years old, it might be due for replacement. Manufacturers of water heaters can recommend the proper size. Make sure an expansion tank or bleeder valve is installed.
2006-11-13 17:58:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it takes the hot water longer to reach the 2nd floor then the 1st floor, but that wouldn't make it only last 5 minutes, you might need a new larger hot water tank .
2006-11-13 14:51:48 · answer #6 · answered by Amy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure why there shouldn't be a difference maybe the 2nd floor hot water heater may have a short in it
2006-11-13 14:47:51 · answer #7 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a larger hot water tank
2006-11-13 14:53:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a larger water tank, or maybe an element is burnt out, I sugest atleast a fifty gallon tank.
2006-11-13 14:50:31 · answer #9 · answered by barbie_booboo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your element is out in one heater. That will cause that exact problem. If you are very careful with an electrical tester, you can find a bad element and they are fairly easy to replace.
2006-11-13 14:53:01 · answer #10 · answered by united9198 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋