Running out of hot water during a shower or while doing dishes can be frustrating, especially when multiple people need it simultaneously. Understanding how your water heater operates can help you troubleshoot the underlying cause. Consider your water heater’s size, age, energy source, and recovery rate to ensure its efficiency.
Heating Elements
Electric water heaters are essential to our daily lives, providing hot water whenever needed for tasks like showering or washing dishes. However, if one of the two heating elements in the water heater stops working, it can disrupt our routine. The heating elements are located at the top and bottom of the water heater. If the bottom one fails, only the top portion of the water will be heated, so there will be less hot water available. Conversely, if the top heating element fails, there will be no hot water.
The Reset Button
One possible culprit is the reset button, which could have been tripped and caused your water heater to stop functioning. However, don’t just push the button and move on – this is a sign that something deeper may be at play. Investigating the source of the tripped reset button can help you identify and fix any underlying issues with your water heater.
If you’re running out of hot water, don’t worry. Call us at Windy West Plumbing Ltd, and our technicians will diagnose the issue and quickly get your hot water flowing again. Say goodbye to chilly showers and hello to relax.