Why Is Your Shower Running Cold?

Hot showers in the morning are a blessing, so it can be quite disappointing if your showers are cut off due to the lack of hot water. If you are experiencing this issue, JNR Plumbing recommends scheduling water heater repair in Greenwich, CT with our professional team. We discuss some of the reasons why your shower runs cold below:

You might have inadequate hot water

One of the reasons you might not be getting hot water in your shower is that you might not have adequate water to cater to your needs. This can be caused by having appliances such as a washing machine or dishwasher running while you shower. For example, if you have a tankless water heater rated 5 GPM, it could end up struggling to provide adequate hot water for two people taking a shower simultaneously while another one is on the dishwasher.

If this is the issue, you might need to wait until nobody is using the shower so that you can get enough hot water or get a water heater replacement if the problem persists.

Your water heater could be faulty

After a water heater installation, you could be getting a cold shower because of some faulty equipment. In most cases, water heaters are faulty in different ways. For electric heaters, they could be faulty because the circuit breaker is faulty, the high-temperature cutoff switch is tripped, or the tank is leaking.

For gas heaters, they could be faulty because there is no gas supply, there is a gas leak, or the pilot light is burned out. We recommend hiring a plumber in Greenwich, CT, to check into the problem.

If you are experiencing problems with your heater or are simply looking for professional water heater services, contact JNR Plumbing today. Call our team or fill out the online form to schedule an appointment.