Here’s What to Do If You Have No Hot Water in Your House
Getting no hot water in your house can be annoying, uncomfortable, and indicate potential issues with your plumbing or water heater. It’s also an issue that homeowners will want to resolve quickly.
To help resolve this problem, the Boerne plumbing experts at The Plumbing Bros are sharing some troubleshooting steps, possible causes, and advice on when to call a professional.
No Hot Water in House: Troubleshooting Steps
If you have no hot water in your house, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can take before calling in a plumber.
For gas water heaters:
- Make sure the pilot light is on; relight it if necessary
- Make sure the valve is open and gas is being supplied to your water heater
For electric water heaters:
- Check your circuit breaker to ensure the breaker isn’t tripped
- Check the thermostat settings to see what temperature is indicated
If these steps don’t fix the problem, look for signs of other issues, most of which will require a plumber to resolve:
- Leaks or cracks in your water heater
- Sediment buildup
- Poor water pressure
Repairing Water Heater Issues
Several of the above issues can be resolved through taking simple steps such as relighting your pilot light, resetting your circuit breaker, or adjusting the thermostat settings. In addition, handy homeowners may be able to replace basic components of their water heater.
However, if you’re at all uncertain, we recommend calling a trained professional. Both gas water heaters and electric water heaters use utilities that can be dangerous to work around if you don’t know what you’re doing. Even something as simple as replacing a pilot light requires safety precautions due to connections with your home’s gas line.
Do I Need to Replace My Water Heater?
In some cases, no hot water may mean your water heater needs to be replaced. This is especially likely if:
- Your water heater is around 10 years old or older
- You’ve noticed erosion, cracks, or signs of leaks
- You’re facing frequent issues with your water heater
A lack of hot water can stem from a variety of issues, though. For example, buildup of sediment in your hot water heater is a common cause of problems and can generally be resolved by a plumber flushing the unit. Similarly, a broken pilot light or electric heating element can generally just be replaced, rather than installing a completely new water heater.
Hot Water Woes? Call The Plumbing Bros!
The best way to determine whether you need a water heater replacement is to simply call a trusted Boerne plumber to complete an inspection and resolve the issue.
Our team at The Plumbing Bros is standing by to resolve your issue and get hot water flowing in your home once again. Reach out to our team online or call 830-490-2767 to get started.
