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2006-12-03 10:15:00 · 13 answers · asked by janet b 1 in Home & Garden Maintenance & Repairs

we replaced the water heater and now have no pressure, just a trickle. i have municipal water. the cold water pressure is fine.

2006-12-03 10:26:43 · update #1

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It sounds like a valve is not fully open. Sometimes these things are sticky, and you think you've gotten them opened and they are not.

There is absolutely nothing you have to do to "restore pressure" other than open valves. If you have cold water pressure, opening the valves will restore hot water pressure.

In an unusual case, the shut-off portion of the valve can break loose from the handwheel. The valve cannot be opened although the handle will turn nicely.

If you have a valve that just continues to turn and turn in the counterclockwise direction, you would have a valve where the stem has broken loose from the valve.

You would need to block in your water supply and disassemble that valve to determine what the problem is with the valve.

For starters though I'd assume that a valve was not fully open and go and open them. Remember, clockwise-closed, so you want to turn them counter clockwise to open them. MAKE SURE YOU CHECK ALL VALVES LEADING TO THE FAUCET THAT LACKS PRESSURE. Good luck

2006-12-03 10:43:48 · answer #1 · answered by Coach 3 · 1 0

No real offense but what is the "Q"??? Certainly the first answer is spot on, and I'll assume that the BURST will be tended to. I'm sure you aren't the only one affected. The pressure however, has little to do with the water temp, only that cold water may not be getting through the intake line to the heater, as fast as you need volumes of hot water. Not knowing how you've HOOKED UP pumps, I'd suggest that second level isn't even as much a concern as keeping the water heater filled by a pump or otherwise, to avoid the elements burning out. Also,,,not knowing where you live, and not knowing County or City response time, I suggest calling those Govt. agencies that do have the responsibilty. Rev. Steven

2016-03-13 03:03:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I have never used any method other than opening all the faucets and letting it spit and sputter until it is flowing freely without spitting. All the air in the line will rise to the highest point in a vertical run and the pressure will push air bubbles out of the horizontal runs.
It may take more than once to get it all out, but it shouldnt need any special procedure.

2006-12-03 10:25:40 · answer #3 · answered by Ron 2 · 0 0

Shut off the hot water heater, open all your faucets, turn on the main supply line and supply valves under your sinks. Let the water run through til all air is out. Then turn water heater back on.

2006-12-03 10:25:36 · answer #4 · answered by RBRN 5 · 0 0

If you find that the valves turn ok, you may have an obstruction at the cold inlet. Was the cold water fitting soldered while it was attached? There is a tube in the cold side that sends the water to the bottom of the tank, the cold fitting must be soldered off the unit. Were new valves installed, there may be excess solder there.

2006-12-03 12:27:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Something is blocking the flow of hot water. Make sure all valves are turned on at the heater, inlet and outlet. If soft copper was used did it get kinked?

2006-12-03 10:46:55 · answer #6 · answered by marvcasper 2 · 2 0

Turn on each spigot till all the air is gone and you have free flowing water, you may have to flush the toilets several times too.

2006-12-03 10:22:56 · answer #7 · answered by Ray D 5 · 0 0

you open your your water lines and let out the air when you get all water your done

2006-12-03 10:47:01 · answer #8 · answered by ronald r 1 · 0 0

Turn on a tap in the lowest part of a line. This may be a bath tap, or an outside tap. Let it run until it stops spluttering. This usually fixes the problem.

2006-12-03 10:23:31 · answer #9 · answered by mystire1978 2 · 0 1

Just turn each facet until it quits spurting air. Don't open all the way cause it does splatter,and start with farthest from the meter or pump.

2006-12-03 10:23:51 · answer #10 · answered by Les Gramps 5 · 0 0

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