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Why would the hot water stop working from tap?

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0 2023-03-17T11:22:21+00:00

Hey,

I get really annoyed when hot water stops coming from my tap and shower. I hate taking cold showers. When the plumber was checking the pipes for leaks, I asked him what causes hot water to stop working from tap. Take a look in the paragraphs below to know the answer I got from him.

Get your fixtures repaired or installed by expert plumbers from NoBroker Why would the hot water stop working from tap? Malfunctioning water heater :

The most common reason behind hot water not coming is malfunctioning water heater. If the water heater is damaged or not working efficiently, it will not be able to supply hot water to any of the connected taps. If you have an electric water heater in your home,you should  checking the heating element, in case its faulty hot water supply will stop. If you have a gas water heater, check the pilot light and thermocouple.

Clogged pipe:

When hard water flows through the pipes, it causes minerals to accumulate inside. The mineral buildup can cause the pipes to be blocked. When hot water flows through the pipe with mineral buildup, the pressure can increase and cause the water to stop flowing.

Sometimes, a malfunctioning mixing valve:

The mixing valve regulates the flow of hot and cold water to reach the desired temperature.

If you need more help with what causes hot water to stop working from tap, you should call a licensed plumber to diagnose and fix the issue.

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