You’re probably familiar with the horrible feeling you get when you take a long, hot shower, but suddenly there is no hot water. This problem is common and can happen for many reasons.

Your water heater may have sediment

Water heaters collect natural minerals and sediment as it flows through them. Because it is heavier than water, the sediment and grime can accumulate in the tank’s bottom and sink to the bottom over time.

Water heaters collect natural minerals and sediment as it flows through them. Because it is heavier than water, the sediment and grime can accumulate in the tank’s bottom and sink to the bottom over time.

This sediment build-up can reduce the water tank’s capacity and decrease water heater efficiency. It can lead to hot water running out or no hot water at all. To reduce sediment buildup in your hot water tank , it is important to drain it once a year. You can call a professional plumber if you aren’t comfortable flushing the water heater. Additionally, an powered anode rodcan reduce limescale build-up inside your water heater.

The Water Heater Is Too Small

If your heater is too small, it could be difficult to heat enough water for a large family. Although most water heaters are capable of heating enough water to meet high demand, this is not always true.

  • 1 – 2 People: A minimum of a 30 gallons water heater
  • A 40-gallon water heater is sufficient for up to three people
  • 4 people: 40-50 gallons is the best
  • For more than 5 people, a minimum of a 50-80-gallon water heater.

To make sure your hot showers are not interrupted by your water heater, check its capacity. It might be time for a larger water heater to replace it. This will ensure that you never run out of hot shower water again. You should replace the water heater if you’re the last person to use the hot water.

You can also find a tankless water heater on the market. However, you must ensure that the heater’s hot water capacity (gallon per hour) is sufficient for your needs.

Thermostat Problems

Your water heater works in the same way as your HVAC system. It uses a thermostat to regulate the water temperature. Reset the thermostat to see if hot water disappears faster than normal. You can also raise the thermostat temperature if it does not.

Once you have reset the thermostat and turned up the heat, run the hot water to see how it lasts. These quick fixes may not work. It might be time to call the professionals. Hot water not working is a serious problem that should be addressed immediately.

Sometimes, water heater thermostat problems can be fixed by simply replacing the unit. Sometimes, however, the problem could be more serious and a professional might be necessary.