Why is my hot water not working but my cold water is?
If you have good water flow (“pressure”) at hot water faucets, but it’s cold, then the water supply piping is not blocked and the problem is in the water heater itself, or in a mixing valve.
Why do I suddenly have no hot water?
A water heater that produces no hot water may not be getting power, may have a tripped limit switch, or may have one or more failed heating elements. First, check the water heater’s circuit breaker in the service panel to make sure it hasn’t tripped. If the breaker has tripped, switch it off, then switch it back on.
How do I fix No hot water?
No Hot Water? Here’s How to Fix It
- Check the circuit breaker. …
- Reset your water heater. …
- Find out if other people in your household were using hot water. …
- Look for leaking water around your tank. …
- Check for water in the compartments on your water heater. …
- Turn the gas on. …
- Check the pilot light.
Why is there only cold water coming out?
Demand. Perhaps the most common reason for water to remain cold in a busy home is an empty tank. Water heaters work hard to heat an amount of water which fills the tank, but this tank has a limited capacity.
Why is my hot water not working but my heating is?
If you’ve got hot water, but no central heating then there are more issues it could be if it’s not the thermostat or the boiler pressure. Common reasons for this particular fault are broken diaphragms and airlocks, or a motorised valve failing.
