How do I repair my bath faucet so I can get cold water?

Question

When turning on faucet for a bath, cold water for a few minutes...then hot water only...regargless of where I turn the handle. How do I repair?

Redcatcec · Answer

Sounds like you are clearing out the cold water from the line from the hot water heater and then only the hot water comes out, you might need to call a plumber.

Zard Pocleeb · Answer

Here’s an article explaining what’s happening and how to repair it.

https://www.mrrooter.com/about/blog/2018/august/cold-water-not-coming-out-of-the-shower/

Linda Sikut · Answer

Hi BA,

The cold water that comes first is from water that has been sitting in the pipes. It takes a few minutes for the hot water to reach the faucet. Can you get any cold water when you turn on just the cold water? If not, you'll need to do some investigating. Here's an article that might help you figure out what is going on with your water system. If you can't figure it out, the best thing to do is to call a plumber. They have the knowledge and tools to fix problems like this. Wishing you the best.