Your water heater is a nice fixture to have in your home. It can warm up all of that water that you use around the home, from that warm bath or shower to the water that you use to cook and clean. When the water heater works well, you will be able to enjoy the hot water that comes out of it without a problem. But when you turn on the faucet and can’t get hot water out of it at all, this can be a worrisome problem you want to get fixed as soon as possible.

 

There are several reasons why your water heater is not getting the hot water that you expect. One of these is that it is not getting power to it, it can trip a limit switch so it needs that fixed, or it could have a heating element inside of it that has failed and needs to be fixed by a professional. But how are you supposed to diagnose this problem and get it fixed? A few options to consider include:

 

# Check the circuit breaker that goes to your water heater. You can find this on your service panel. Check whether it has tripped or not. If the breaker has tripped off, you can rock it to the off position and then back to the On position. Give the water heater some time to reheat the water before checking it again.

# If you check the circuit and see that it did not trip off, then it is time to reset the high-temperature limit on the heater. To do this, you can turn off the power to the water heater. Then remove the access panel. Press the high-temperature reset button and see if that helps. This button should be read.

 

If neither of these ends up working well for you, then it is time to call in a professional to take a look. Doing more of the work on your own can be disastrous and can cause more harm than good for your water heater and may cost you a lot more money.

 

When you are looking for a plumber in Red Bank, NJ, look no further than our team. We are here to answer your questions and make sure that you get the quality plumbing services that you are looking for. Whether it is a simple problem that can be fixed with a quick visit, or you are handling an emergency around your home, our team is here to make it as painless and simple as possible. Contact a member of our team today to schedule your appointment with our team.