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Why is there hot water dripping from the faucet?

Hot water is dripping from the faucet because the water heater is set at a high temperature, causing the water in the pipes to be hot and drip out when the faucet is turned on.


Why do you have to turn on two faucets for one to get hot water?

If you have an instantaneous hot water heater, and your faucet doesn't flow enough water it won't turn on the water heater. Thus requiring another faucet to be turned on.


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How do I know when my water heater is going to explode?

When the water from your faucet is sputtering when being turned off, then it is a sign that your water is overheating. Trickling from the valve can also mean over pressure.


What can one do with an under sink water heater?

There are many things that one can do with an under sink water heater. The most plausible thing one can do is use it to heat their water so that hot water comes out of the faucet when the correct knob is turned.


Why do some have hot water?

Hot water in homes is produced by a device called a water heater. A water heater can be compared to a pot of boiling water. The enclosure keeps water hot throughout the day so that when the faucet is turned on, there will be an immediate flow of hot water. The people who have hot water have invested in a water heater.


Can a hot water heater siphon to cold water faucet?

A hot water heater is designed to supply hot water to faucets, not cold water. It is not possible for a hot water heater to siphon into a cold water faucet. Each faucet is connected to either the hot or cold water supply lines, which are separate in a plumbing system.


Why is my faucet dripping even after the water has been turned off?

A dripping faucet after the water has been turned off is usually caused by a worn-out or damaged washer or seal in the faucet. This allows water to continue leaking through even when the faucet is closed.


How do you use the word faucet in a sentence?

The faucet drips even when the water is turned off.


What is the function of a valve seat in a faucet and how does it impact the performance of the faucet?

The valve seat in a faucet acts as a seal that controls the flow of water. It impacts the performance of the faucet by ensuring that water only flows when the faucet is turned on and stops when it is turned off, preventing leaks and regulating water pressure.


Do you use the water heater when you use just cold water?

If water is only drawn from the cold faucet, then no, the water heater is not involved. However, if water is drawn from the hot faucet- even for a few seconds- hot water IS withdrawn from the heater, and fresh cold water drawn in to be heated- even if the hot water did not make it all the way through the pipe to the faucet- and the water heater will work to heat that fresh cold water.