Shower Repairs
Why Isn’t My Shower Getting Hot?
If you’re like most people, you like the ability to take a hot shower whenever you want. Even if you enjoy lukewarm showers, other members of your household may prefer hotter showers, and that is everybody’s right. If your shower isn’t getting as hot as it used to, then the first place to look is the hot water heater. The hot water that comes out of your shower comes from the hot water heater tank. In order for hot water to be sent to the shower head, it has to start there first. Although the hot water heater is the first place to look if your water isn’t getting hot, there could be other causes that are denying you a hot shower when you want it. Troubleshooting a Cold Shower Check the water heater. If the water in your shower isn’t getting hot, the problem could be the temperature control
Why Does My Shower Always Get Cold?
On most days of the year, there is nothing quite like taking a nice, hot shower. Often, we’re in for an unpleasant surprise when our hot water, turns into a frigid, cold shower. If your water simply fails to heat up in the first place, there’s a good chance that it’s because your hot water heater has been working hard and it simply needs time to recover. On the other hand, if you’re in the midst of a hot shower and your water turns chilly, there may be a problem with your water heater unit. Here are some home tips for troubleshooting your cold shower problem. Check Your Water Heater First things first: Go throughout the house and check to see if the cold shower is a whole-house problem, or if it’s limited to that one shower. If none of your plumbing is allowing hot water to pass, then you
