Ever since then, we have to turn our shower faucet the hottest it will go in order to get any hot water. What is causing this?
2007-12-04 09:30:42 · 9 answers · asked by mobgirl 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Try this test first!!!!! Go to the kitchen sink and try the hot water there, now try the sink in the bathroom. If you got really hot water then I suspect your problem will be in the shower control valve as this is where you have a problem. The new code states that an anti-scald valve be installed. You can either go on line to find this valve, go to HD or Lowes and they can show you one in the store or call a plumber. If this was not the problem and you didn't get hot water at all then I would turn up the control on the tank,( you didn't say if gas or electric
2007-12-04 12:03:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the hot water heater and check the heat setting. To conserve energy we don't set ours on the highest. We set it a little above the middle setting. When we set it too low, our water heater would "get stuck" and not kick on -- leaving us with no hot water.
Go to Home Depot or Lowes: Also, you might want to install an insulation blanket and wrap the exposed hot water pipes you have access to. We have done that to further conserve. It's easy and the materials are reasonably priced.
If the answers you get don't work, call the man who installed the heater to complain.
2007-12-04 09:38:42 · answer #2 · answered by Lynda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably have set the thermostat on the hot water heater too low. Raise it and things will improve ( but don't set it at maximum or you run the risk of scalding someone who turns only the hot water on ).
2007-12-04 09:40:37 · answer #3 · answered by LucaPacioli1492 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whenever a water heater is installed the guy installing it will generally set it lower than normal or at the energy saving setting. go to the water heater and check the dial you can turn it up as much as you like it's your gas bill.
2007-12-04 09:41:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The heat setting needs turning up. Have you ever considered a tankless hot water heater? I, saved over 50% on my water heating costs with one, amazing!
2007-12-05 04:33:38 · answer #5 · answered by henryswtzr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are set at about 115 - 120 and it may be the limit on the shower valve is adjusted for hotter water, so you don't get any right now.
If temp is OK at kitchen sink, then check shower valve limit.
2007-12-04 13:46:57 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
new water heaters come set on the lowest setting take the bottom cover of and turn the temp up to atleast 130 so your dishwasher will clean good
2007-12-04 10:44:39 · answer #7 · answered by richardson.steve@att.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want to make sure your water heater temp. is set on 120 degrees
2007-12-04 09:41:21 · answer #8 · answered by mom of 3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe there is a burner that's not working, or the water temperature is just set really low. If you rented it, have the company come and check it all out.
If you bought it, try calling the manufacturer; there should be warranty on it.
2007-12-04 09:39:02 · answer #9 · answered by Taryn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋