We keep running out of hot water... even this morning... I ran out after only being in the shower about 15 minutes, and I was the first in the family to shower... shouldn't it last longer than that?
So... how long should the hot water last? Please provide a source for your answer.
Thanks!
2007-04-22 07:05:06 · 9 answers · asked by me :) 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The water temperature is currently set on 125 degrees.
2007-04-22 07:05:33 · update #1
30 gal is small and good for about 15 mins like u said ...
2007-04-22 07:12:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will last longer because you probably will still want the same temprature water for your shower but since the hot water is now hotter, it will take less of it mixed with the cold water to get your desired temrature. But here are the negatives to doing that: 1. Hot water tanks will turn on and off to maintain a temprature even when no water is being used. By having the setting set higher you will be using more energy when you are not even using the water making your energy bill go up. 2. Higher temprature means higher chance of getting burned if you accidentily turn on just the hot water. Depending on the age of your water heater. If it's old enough and you need to replace it anyway and if you plan on being in the house for a long time (years). Then consider replacing the water tank with a Tankless water heater. They cost a lot more but you get your money back over time if you stay in the house because your not paying for heating water just to stay hot in a tank.
2016-05-21 01:34:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about time verses gallons. Most showerheads give 2-1/2 gallons per minute. At 15 minutes this would be 37-1/2 gallons. While you are using hot water, the water heater is refilling with cold water. This lowers the original temperature of the water. You really need a larger tank or shorter showers.
2007-04-22 07:35:40 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a 30 gallon water heater set at 125 degrees. Yours is working perfect. You can max out the temp setting on the heater which will give you more hot water because you won't have to use as much to shower, but it also increases the risk of being scalded. If you have small children, I don't recommend doing this. Your best option would be to have a larger heater installed. On a hunch, I'll guess this is in a mobile home.
2007-04-22 11:47:10 · answer #4 · answered by Brian M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A thirty gallon water heater is pretty small. But is should not run out during a 15 minute shower. There are 3 likely causes your shower was longer than you think , the thermostat is wrong or you have a leak.
2007-04-22 07:10:23 · answer #5 · answered by shadouse 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The water heater may need to be drained. In a perfect world, it would be done at least once a year. Sediment builds up in the bottom of the tank, and that needs to be gotten rid of. I could go on but since I put in a link, I will let you read all about there. Hope this helps you.
2007-04-22 10:10:55 · answer #6 · answered by dreamerbrat4 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your shower consumes 2.5 gal per minute. so 15 minutes would be about right. Get a larger tank or a tankless heater.
2007-04-22 07:17:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 shower is all you get. raise the temp., but even then it would be 2 showers.
2007-04-22 07:07:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it probably has a leak from the water lines
2007-04-22 07:11:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋