07 Nov Why is My House Struggling to Get Enough Hot Water?
Why is My House Struggling to Get Enough Hot Water?
This time of year, it’s especially noticeable when your house isn’t providing enough hot water. Between visiting guests, cooler temperatures, and more time spent at home during the holidays, this might be the season it becomes a real problem!
There could be several reasons that your home isn’t getting enough hot water and we’d be happy to explain what may be going on and how our team can fix that for you.
Why Isn’t There Enough Hot Water?
There’s likely either an issue with your water heater– or with the size of your water heater.
- Your water heater may be small for your family’s usage needs. While it’s likely not ideal to hear that you need a bigger replacement, this can solve the problem in the long term and make life more comfortable for you all year-round.
- Sediment buildup can be affecting your tank’s hot water capacity. This problem is most common in older homes with hard water, but can easily happen over time.
- The water heater’s ability to heat may be struggling. For electric water heaters, one or both of your heating elements may have failed. For gas heaters, the burner may be experiencing an issue.
- The water heater’s thermostat may be incorrect or faulty, meaning your water isn’t heating to the right temperature.
There could be a variety of other reasons, including a fault dip tube, a gas valve failure, a broken gas line, or more. It’s important to check for signs of a water heater problem– including drips, puddles, or flooding where your water heater is stored.
Can You Fix Our Water Heater?
Our team would be happy to help! To start, your water heater should get maintenance at least once a year. This will include flushing the tank, which can remove built-up sediment. We’d also be happy to talk to you about any problems you’ve been seeing or experiencing, like leaks or a lack of hot water.
Our technicians can check for other water heater issues, and if the problem isn’t your tank but its age and size, we’re here to help you find a replacement!
Get in touch with us to get started!
520-318-1687
