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Answered 2013-12-30 02:12:02
When you want to know when your hot water heater is broken, simply run your faucet and test the water. If it's cold, the heater is broken.
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Who do I call to check or fix my hot water heater?
Since moving to New York I have never had any issues with my hot water supply. For about two weeks I have had limited hot water, how do I know if the hot water heater is broken? Who do I call to check or fix the hot water heater?
How do you know when your hot water heater is down?
The easiest way to know when your hot water heater is down is by testing the temperature of the water at the faucet. If it's cold, the water heater needs repair.
How do you know if your hot water heater valve is open?
You know it by touching and feeling the pipes on the hot water side; if they are hot, there is water running through the pipes and obviously the heater valve is open on hot side.
Why is electric hot water tank not staying hot?
The thermostat is broken. If it's not heating at all the heater element and/or it's fuse is broken.
No water coming out of any hot taps?
Probably the hot water heater is off, either it has broken down or the pilot light has goen out.
What is the point of using a hot water heater?
It is a water heater, not a hot water heater. There would be little point in using a hot water heater. I assume that is your point.
How do I know if it is time to replace the hot water heater?
If it leaks or no longer provides enough hot water
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How can you tell if a hot water heater is grounded?
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What would cause a car heater to not get hot?
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How do you know if you hot water plumbing is broken?
If a pipe is broken your hot water pressure will be lower and you will see damp walls somewhere. - If an element or switch in the H/W tank is broken or faulty, you will not get much hot water.
What is really called a water heater or hot water heater?
It's called water heater. There isn't a reason to heat hot water
How do you know when it is time to replace the hot water pump on a water heater?
There is normally not a pump on a water heater. The water is moved through normal water pressure. If you are having problems with getting hot water through, it may be that the pipes are corroding or pinched, slowing the flow. Or the hot water heater itself is leaking.
Is it called a hot water heater or water heater?
The term "water heater" is non-specific, but may imply a domestic hot-water heater, when read in context. A "hot-water heater" is specifically meant for heating water for domestic use. A hydronic boiler is also a water heater, but the water is only used for heating the radiators or for heating a hot-water heater, but the hot water of the boiler is not released for domestic use.Depends as there is a water heater and then a booster which increases the temperature for mostly commerical applicatons thus your heating the hot water to a higher temperature and some call this a hot water heater instead of a temperature booster
How can you increase the hot water pressure in the house if it just comes out as a trickle?
You may have a restriction in your hot water heater exit pipes. There may be corrosion. How old is the house and how old is the hot water heater? What type of pipe is there going out of the hot water heater? You need to know this to fix the problem yourself without hiring a plumber.
How do you know wheather your hot water heater have a bladder inside it?
They don't have bladders in them
Can you use a dryer if the water heater is broken?
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Why do they call it a hot water heater if it heats cold water. Shouldn't it be called a cold water heater?
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Why do some have hot water?
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Why is a hot water heater called a hot water heater Not just a water heater?
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