You’re up. Ready for a great day at the office. A fun day with the kids at the park. Eighteen holes of golf. Or to tackle all those errands you’ve been putting off.
What do all these and so many other daily activities have in common. Far more often than not, you take a nice hot shower before stepping foot at the door. Except, of course, when then fateful morning arrives when there IS no
hot water…or not enough.
Water heaters fail for many reasons and always at the wrong time. There are several common preventive measures you can take with your water heater however, to prevent a failed water heater and a subsequent loss of hot water.
In some cases you can perform your own preventative maintenance and other times you may need to call a heating service provider or plumber. There are also several other common water heater problems that can also cause a reduction or an increase in the hot water temperature.
One of the most common water heater problems is a pilot light that has gone out and will not relight, or the electrical igniter will not fire. Check to make sure that there is gas in the tank and that the fuel valve to the water heater has not been inadvertently turned off. If you are convinced fuel is getting to the water heater, then you will probably need to call a plumbing repair professional to change out the thermocouple or electrical igniter. Thermocouples and electrical igniters frequently fail if they are old and exposed to dust and dirt.
| If you have an electric water heater, the heating coil itself frequently burns out due to corrosion s inside the water tank. That’s another problem Messmer Mechanical can quickly and effectively fix.
If your hot water is either too hot or cold chances are the water heater’s thermostat has either been inadvertently adjusted, failed, or has been damaged. If it appears the thermostat has been inadvertently adjusted, try adjusting it yourself and see if the water warms up to your preferred level. Another possibility is that the water heater flue is partially blocked and not allowing proper air flow. Make sure that the flue is free from any type of obstruction. If the thermostat setting was not inadvertently adjusted and you have confirmed that the flue is obstruction free, then once again it’s to rely on professional repair services. At Messmer Mechanical, we are leading Dubois County water heating specialists for gas, electric, and tankless water heaters alike. Our services include ongoing maintenance, water heater inspections, expert repairs, and new installations. For service you can depend on – 24/7 with no overtime charges – contact Messmer Mechanical today. Chances are one or more of your neighbors already has. (423) 842-5575 Click here to ask schedule service or a request a free estimate |