Imagine it’s winter middle and you hop in the shower for that welcoming blast of steam until you arrive ‘ice cold horror’. There’s nothing that’s as welcome as a busted hot water system, as a skunk at a garden party. At other times, you can do a little harrowing yourself. Read more now on emergency hot water
Shout out first to the circuit breaker who is most unsung hero in the house. The culprit of your icy shower problems might just be a tripped switch. Dogs, NEVER, are to be taken to the breaker box before calling in the cavalry. Flick that switch like you’re turning on New Year’s fireworks and see if hot water starts pouring again, like pure, liquid gold, or your masterpiece will completely dehydrate at the hottest part of 2018.
Perhaps, electricity is not to blame, after all. We shall begin to get cozy with the thermostat. Sometimes these little dials of mystery are unwilling to fall into step. All you may need to do to get them straight is take them to a warmer setting. Imagine turning up the heat on a not so perfect dinner parry. A couple of tweaks might make that warmth come back.
Still no luck? If its still up, time to put on your detective hat and look inside the tank. A dependable tank can become a backstabbing villain through this kind of leak. Put your hand on the floor to the side of the tank. If the dive site ground is a soggy like a squishy kitchen sponge, then you may be leaching against an imposed limitation that is over your head. That makes it likely that the pros are your best bet. Still one step closer tới the enigma, right?
Noises from the tank that sound odd? Sediment could be at play — something like gritty sand invading your picnic basket at the beach. A flush can pack those particles and allow your heater to focus on heating water and not becoming a percussion instrument.
And then there’s gas-powered units. The pilot light—tiny but oh so mighty. Chills can be caused by its extinguishing. It is like rekindling a small fire on a survival challenge and tick a small fire starting box. If it won’t light or relights itself, then that should be a clear sign: time to call the pro.
Last but not least, not to overlook the more insidious one, age. Hot water systems, like any good party trick, have their time in the limelight. For an octogenarian setup, the relic is no longer a necessity for utility, time to replace it, and former stories it almost served.
More important than quirks, water heaters can be quirky. Somewhat akin to that slightly tipsy uncle at family get togethers. But they’ll make you act up but not have a party without them. Stay warm out there!