What's wrong with our water?

Question

Lately, about a week ago, our shower water will be fine for a few minutes then it will get really hot, then really cold then back to normal for a while. Whats the problem?

We have two bathrooms but it only does it in the one bathroom and doesn't affect the sink faucets. Also we run on a well sooo...

Btw...our water heater is in our utility room but there's no water on the floor.

I don't know what kind we have but theres seven of us in our house so could that be taking a toll on the water pump?

Answer 1

Your shower valve is hanging up, usually a piston controls the hot and cold, it's probably got buildup. You can try taking it apart and greasing it or buy a rebuild kit.

Answer 2

Sounds like the dip tube may be bad. This brings the cold water that enters the tank down to the bottom, and allows you to draw hot water from the top. If this is absent then the cold water will mix a little with the hot, but mostly just goes right accross the top of the tank and comes up to your faucet. Try drawing some water from the bottom drain. If it is hot then it's the dip tube. If it is not hot then your gas valve/ thermostat is bad- replace the tank. If it's older than 10 years replace the tank. If you heat with a hot water boiler ask your plumber about installing an indirect fired water heater (such as Superstor). These last many years more, (some have a lifetime warranty), provide good hot water recovery, and prevent condensation from eroding your boiler during its normal off season.

Answer 3

What kind of water heater do you have. It sounds like a hot water on demand system that could be malfunctioning or has a bad element.

Answer 4

over usage on the pump, i use a well and that happens when i use too much water, i like long hot showers,

Answer 5

probably the water heater is leaking my family had that 2 many times