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Is there a leak behind the wall? Does your hot water system have a re-circulation system in it? Is the shower very close to the hot water heater? All could be factors that keep the handle and water warm.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoEither the thermostat is set too high on the hot water heater or the thermostat is becoming faulty and boiling the water too high which would mean you need to get it replaced.
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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.
How do you get hot water as opposed to only lukewarm in a shower when there is no problem with the water heater?
Replace the shower valve.
Why are you not able to get hot water in the bathtub there is not hot water problem in shower sink washer etc?
it depends on what your hot water level is
If the water in the shower runs cold or extremely hot in approx 5 minutes is it a plumbing or a fixture issue?
Its a medical issue, for the person using it. A plumbing issue, me thinks.
Why is distilled water used in hot water baths?
when hot waoter comes out of the shower you made have a water heater
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.
Why does hot water in shower last for only about four minutes?
Your hot water heater is not large enough.
How can a hot shower hurt you?
if u take too long a hot shower, ur body temperature will adjust to the temperature of the hot water and its hard on your heart
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.
What is this red blotchy spots on your legs after you take a hot shower or go out in the sun?
I get those when I take a hot shower too, apparently it happens when the water is too hot.
What would be better for arm and shoulder pain hot or cold shower?
A hot shower or immerse the aren and shoulder in a tub of hot water may help pain.
Why is the water in shower not hot?
Could be water-heater problems or faulty valve.
