No Hot Water

Going without hot water rarely fixes itself overnight, so call and get a plumber looking at the tank today.

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When this becomes an emergency

Water that starts warm then turns cold within a minute or two.
A pilot light that won't stay lit no matter how many times it's relit.
Rust-colored water coming only from the hot tap.

What a pro does

No hot water has a short list of usual suspects, and the plumber works through them in order. On a gas unit, that starts with the pilot light, the thermocouple, and the gas valve, since a pilot that won't hold usually means one of those has failed. On an electric unit, it's the heating elements and the thermostat instead. The tech also checks tank size against household demand, because a family that's grown since the water heater went in sometimes just runs out of hot water before everyone's done with it. Sediment buildup at the bottom of an older tank can mimic a failing element too.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the water go cold after just a couple minutes?

A failing heating element or a tank that's too small for the household are the two most common causes, and both show up as hot water that runs out faster than it used to.

Could this be the thermostat instead of the whole unit?

Yes, a bad thermostat is a common and relatively simple fix compared to a failed heating element or a cracked tank, so it's worth ruling out first.

Is rusty hot water a sign the tank is failing?

Often it is, since rust from the inside of an aging tank usually means the tank itself is corroding, and no water heater lasts as long once that starts.

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