Heat is not working
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Jean Button
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My heat isn't working and the hot water in the shower gets cold quick, could this be caused by the same thing? And, what would cause it?
4 answers
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First of all, do you have gas or electric water tank? If so, the pilot light might have just gone out. Easy. But , it maybe a problem with the hot water tank in general. Is it old, maybe rusted out. Might need a new one? Gotta get someone to check it out if you do not know what you are doing. The water is not hot because the hot water tank isn't working to make hot water. Simple as that. Mine did the same and it cost me 1000.00 to install a new one in my attic. That's where the previous owners put it and I hate it. Sorry and bed of luck to you!
Barbara Valenti
on Dec 29, 2015
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The first thing you do is have a reputable heating company look at your heater or furnace. You may have a boiler that serves two purposes, heating your home and supplying domestic hot water to faucets and showers. They will be able to tell you what you have and recommend the proper repairs.
Douglas Poling
on Dec 29, 2015
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We need more info- like furnace, heat pump, water heater, boiler? Then if you have a furnace or heat pump first thing to do is make sure filter is clean! This can cause so many problems. Furnaces and heat pumps can have a thermostat go bad or your coils could be dirty or go bad. If the fan is working and blowing air but it is not hot, then that helpps trouble shoot. Need more info...Then there can be a couple things for the shower- if the water is hot but goes colder your valve in the tub/shower could be going bad. There is actually a safety feature to make sure you do not scold yourself. Water heater could have a bad element if it is electric. If it is gas or electric you could have a build up of sediment and rust in the tank causing problems. There are so many things it could be. You have to be specific so someone can help you narrow it down
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Dec 29, 2015
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Many people drain their hot water heaters to get rid of sediment, but you need to turn off the water supply first; drain it; turn the water back on and drain while the sediment is being churned up by the water now coming in. OK. Turn water off again re drain and refill. PS If you have young children or elderly living with you, don't keep you HWH set on high. Youngsters can be scalded. Older folks may not feel things as sensitively as they used to and can be scalded, too.
Grandmasue10
on Dec 29, 2015
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