Richardson Water Heater Repair Causes For Having No Hot Water

Water Heater Repair Richardson TX proposes that when dealing with NO hot water, the cause can be

one of the following four concerns:

A Bad Pilot Light

● This is the simplest of the four to have dealt with. First, make certain the pilot light remains lit. You may have to check the owners manual (sorry fellas but instructions are sometimes the

best bet) to ascertain where it’s at; it seems, these days, manufacturers often tend to hide them. You may also need to look over the

owners manual to look at the manufacturers directions for relighting the pilot light if it is in

fact, off.

Gas Line Leak

● Gas water heaters can get leaks in the gas line. If you have an electric water heater, obviously you can disregard this as an option. Some people have difficulty smelling gas while others are hyper sensitive to it, like my mother. Generally,

the smell is similar to that of rotten eggs. If you are smelling gas it is critical that you turn the gas line off and

call the gas or plumbing company if you don’t live in Water Heater Repair Richardson Texas’s service area. This

is a serious concern and requires urgent attention!

A Bad Thermostat

● This might be the reason for NO or LIMITED hot water. The steps are the same either way. Make sure the thermostat dial settings have not been altered. Our water heater is located in the garage and the curious fingers of twin youngsters like to go exploring sometimes. If the thermostat is set properly, try bumping it up just a smidge to see if that works. If there is no

variance you may ought to replace the thermostat because gradually they do wear.

A Bad Thermocouple

● The thermocouple and pilot light work together for gas water heaters as safety precautions. The pilot light is essential because if it goes out, the gas will not switch on. This is not a difficult fix though. When the thermocouple begins to wear out, it sends the same message to the gas valve as the pilot light. When this happens the gas burner will not light and the pilot light actually does go out.

● There is a heating element inside electrical water heaters that conducts the electrical current that heats the water. These can also wear out and will result in reduced hot water and no hot water if it goes unrepaired for a long period of time.

Water Heater Repair Causes For Not Enough Hot Water

● Sediment Buildup

Sediment from the water can build up in the tank if it is not being flushed regularly: think around once a year.

This can cause a reduction of hot water as well as popping or banging noises stemming from the storage

tank. Normally, regular flushing can cure and prevent this issue. If the

water is overly hard, try using a water softener.

Other Possibilities

● There could be a problem with the flame from the burner. Please make certain the area around and underneath the water heater stays clean from dirt. The water heater pulls air up from underneath for the burner. Natural gas flames will burn bright blue with a yellow tip, while propane flames are more bluish green.

● In certain cases the water tank could be too small for the demand of hot water. However, if this is a recent problem and your water heating needs have not drastically changed there is probably something else happening.

● Although unlikely from most Richardson plumbing providers, if there has been any recent work done on the tank there could have been an issue with how things were repaired or perhaps a bump of the thermostat dial settings.

● Hot water is something a Richardson homeowner should not have to lack.

There are several other possible problems and options if the above list

did not help that Water Heater Repair Richardson

would be more than happy to assist you with!

Resources

● No or Limited Hot Water from a Water Heater

● http://www.hometips.com/repair-fix/hot-water-heater-problems.html

● http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermostat

● http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermocouple