Someone turned up the thermostat, or the thermostat has failed.
The thermostat tells the heater what temp to keep the water at.
Yes, it is a cold water heater, a hot water heater would be redundant. Not everyone says this, some just say, water heater. Most people don't mean what they really say if you listen to them.
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.
What type of water heaters have good recommendations? I wouldn't really care for water heating unless my water isn't cold. But the best two I recommend would be Rheem Water Heater, and Utah Water Heater Company.
Of course a water heater thermostat would be defective as water heaters / hydronic boilers would use an Aqua Stat
No if your heater is electric you can not use a gas heater you have to use the electric heater and it would really cause too much to change over from electric to gas so I would truly stick to what heater you have noiw
Check that there isn't water around the water heater first, which would mean that turning it off and closing the water valve would be a good idea. Then, check the fuse box to see if the power has tripped--that is if it is an electric water heater.
My bet would be the hot water heater cycling water through
Personally I would not, as the cold water could thermo-shock the heater. And if you have a glass-lined tank, it will crack it and shorten the life of the tank. I would follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Why would anyone put dirt in a water heater ?? Normally water heaters have sediment from the minerials in the water supply and the instructions furnished with the heater tells how to cure this problem
An immersion heater is used to heat water for purposes such as bathing or showering. The amount of hot water produced depends on how long the heater is switched on for.
No.
Regular home owners insurance does not cover a water heater. If it leaked and damaged the floor, carpet, walls or furnishings, those would be covered, but not the heater.