Out Hot water tank heats inconsistantly, one morning the water is hot the next morning it is warm at best. The inconsistancy does not appear to be associated with the time of day, it is random.
2007-12-13 00:28:34 · 7 answers · asked by dkehmny 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Water heaters have a low temp starting point, for example 90 degrees, and an adjustable high temp. One the water reaches the high temp it will turn off until the low temp turns it on again.
If the water heater has set all night with water that is gradually cooling down, it could be that the water has not cooled down enough to turn it back on. Mornings seem to be when it does this. If the elements are still good, replacing them is waisting money. Just turn on the hot water valve for a little bit when you get up in the morning, if it feels luke-warm, the cold water going into the tank will turn the water heater on. Go have some coffee and watch the news for about 30 minutes then your water should be heated up enough to take a toasty warm bath or shower.
2007-12-13 00:45:27 · answer #1 · answered by trailng 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is either thermostats, could be elements but not likely, if it is an element it will be the bottom element, or it could be a broken diptube inside the heater. Best of luck
2007-12-13 02:34:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably one if the sets of elements in the heater that has gone out, you can either have the element replaced or replace the entire heater.
2007-12-13 00:36:38 · answer #3 · answered by trey98607 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Time for a new thermostate.
It can't be the heaters because you have hot water.
If you some electrical ablitiy you can change it.
If not bit the bullet and call a plumber.
Good luck.
2007-12-13 00:35:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
So does mine. I had it checked out. The "qualifyed" person said not to worrk. When I wash clothes, its hot & after the cycles, for about an hour, the water tank gets "really" hot. It goes to sleep, "sort of", to save you $$ when not in use.
2007-12-13 00:34:27 · answer #5 · answered by Tobby 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do you have single handle faucets? Could be the mixing valves are shot. EASY, CHEAP fix
2016-05-23 08:52:30 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace the heating element and your troubles will be over....
2007-12-13 00:31:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋