Why does my shower go cold after a while?

Your shower has faulty pressure-balancing valves.

Faulty valves are common causes of temperature fluctuations in the shower. The pressure-balancing valves, also known as thermostatic mixing valves (TMV), blend cold water with hot water to provide constant and safe shower temperatures, preventing scalding.

Why does my shower go cold quickly?





Sediment Buildup in Your Water Heater

And if you don’t regularly maintain your water heater, this sediment can lower the available space for hot water, leading to your shower water going cold before you want it to.

Why is my shower only hot for 5 minutes?

Water Heater Runs Out Of Hot Water Quickly: Possible Reasons Why. As mentioned above, several things can cause a home’s hot water supply to run out faster than it should. The three most common culprits are sediment build up, a faulty heating element and a broken dip tube.