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If it is a newer shower valve, it is probably a 'pressure balanced' valve, meaning it is designed to prevent scalds and severe temperature changes. Sometimes the balancing mechanism can stick (Moen valves usually stick and give no hot water), and can be disassembled and un-stuck. Sometimes there are rubber parts in the mechanism (O-rings, diaphragms) that can deteriorate and cause it to cease functioning, and the unit will need replacing.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoWell, you can, but it is extremely unusual.
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1- The hot water supply tank etc may have mineral deposits that have restricvted the flow completly
2- Someone was working on the line and either shut the supply to the hot water sourse or closed a valve leading away from a tank or tankless coil
3- The main H/W supply pipe ruptured and in older buildings this could be under ground thus undetected for a while
4- If only one fixture is involved a washer or other obstruction is blocking the the suplly
5- A valve supplying the fixture could be blocked or shut
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∙ 15y agoCheck to see that the washer is not stuck insisde and make sure that the tap is not full of debris.
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When using the kitchen sink why does the water in the shower upstairs go hot or cold?
The plaming tubes are all conected.When the cold water run in kitchen the cold water at the shower become less,so with less cold water at the mix cold-hot (the balance is desterb),making the water hoter.Same if you turn on the hot in the kitchen the water will be colder in the shower.
Why are we not cold when we take a shower?
the water is hot. when we get out we're hella cold
Why do you have to turn on cold water first to get hot water to work in shower?
On single handle shower valves, designed to let cold water first and turn handle farther to mix hot water to desired setting. If hot water turned on first, possibility of getting scalded. If seperate hot/cold handles for shower, shower valve needs work.
When taking shower and someone flushes toilet at same time the water in shower is scalding hot?
When you take a shower, you're mixing a combination of hot and cold water to make a comfortable temperature for the shower water. A toilet draws only off the cold water system. In older or poorly designed plumbing systems, when you flush the toilet, the cold water is pulled by toilet, so the water coming through the shower is only drawing from the hot water tank.
What causes hot and cold water to surge through the shower head?
A malfunctioning water heater can cause hot and cold water to surge through the shower heat. A faulty water pump can also cause this problem.
Which is healthiear a cold shower or a hot shower?
a cold shower
What is a Triton electric shower and how does it differ from other showers?
A 'Triton Electric Shower' is a shower that can draw on a cold water supply and heat it on demand. It differs from other showers in the fact that it can use cold water and heat it itself, instead of relying on a boiler to heat the water first.
How do you fix shower hot water when toilet is flushed?
Run a new cold supply line from the source. This will drain less pressure from the the cold shower line.
Will a cold shower help the muscles after a work out?
No cold water will just give you muscle spasms and cramp
Why is it that when you take shower with hot water you feel cold?
Water absorbs heat from its surrounding as it evaporates.
When flushing toilet the water coming out of shower head get cold or hot?
This is not an uusual as when the toilet is flushed more cold water is drawn usually from the cold water pipe that suplies the shower with cold water so generaly the water under the shower gets hotter. The only way to stop this from happening is to lay an extra pipe all the way to the ater suply point, or fit a pump to maintain the presure
When in shower if a toilet gets flushed water in shower turns ice cold what causes this?
Incorrect pipe size installations
