What to Do When There’s No Hot Water in the House

The water heater is a household appliance that we may sometimes take for granted. When we want hot water to flow out of the faucets in the house, we simply turn on the hot water handle and wait for the warm water to flow. However, when the water heater isn’t working and there’s no hot water flowing from the faucets, we realize how important this household appliance is. When there’s no hot water in the house, it’s time to call a plumber to fix the problem. Here are some reasons there may be no hot water and some ways to fix these problems:

What Issues May Cause Lack of Hot Water?

You may have a gas water heater or an electric water heater in your home. Each type of hot water heater comes with its own set of potential issues. Here’s a list of possible problems you may experience with your water heater depending on the type of appliance you have in your home: 

Gas Water Heater

If you have a gas water heater in your home, you may experience hot water disruption due to a broken pilot light or a gas valve that is malfunctioning. Here are some other reasons why your gas water heater may not be producing hot water in your home: 

• Gas leak with the water heater line
• Tank sediment buildup
• Gas line that doesn’t flow correctly
• General gas supply disruption

No matter why your gas water heater isn’t working, a professional plumber can come out to your home and fix the problem for you.

Electric Water Heater

If your home has an electric water heater, you may find that this appliance needs to be repaired or even replaced. Here are some reasons your electric water heater may not work:

• Damaged heating element
• Broken thermostat
• Tripped circuit breaker
• The water heater is too small and the supply can’t keep up with the demand

The reason for the lack of hot water may also be due to a leak in the piping system throughout your home. 

How to Fix Hot Water Issues

If the problem with your water heater is due to a gas supply or gas line issue, a plumber will need to fix this issue due to its serious nature. Note that if you smell gas at any time, leave your home immediately and call 911 when you’re out of the house and far away from it. Once the emergency situation is resolved, you can contact a plumber to help you with your water heater repair needs. 

When the water heater doesn’t work correctly due to a broken heating element, you can get a replacement heating element with help from your local plumber. The same process is true when your thermostat is broken. A plumbing professional will diagnose the problem and replace or fix the thermostat in your home so that your hot water runs once again. 

If you have a tripped circuit breaker, you may be able to fix the problem on your own. Locate your circuit box and reset the breaker. You can do this by flipping the switch off and then flipping it back on. If this doesn’t fix the problem, a call to your local plumber is a good idea. 

For sediment buildup issues, you can hire a plumber to clear the water heater of this debris. Once it’s clear, you may find that your water heater runs like normal once again. If this doesn’t work, it may be another problem with the water heater or you may need a new one. Your plumber will diagnose the problem for you and offer the solutions. 

Call NuBlue for Your Plumbing Service Needs

If you turn on the hot water handle in your sink or bathtub and all you get is cold water, it’s time to give NuBlue a call. NuBlue offers a wide array of plumbing services throughout the Charlotte, Lake Norman, Fayetteville, and Greenville, North Carolina, areas. Our professional team will come out to your home, evaluate your water heater issue, and get the problem fixed fast.

Contact NuBlue today for your plumbing service needs!