Why Is My Hot Water Not Working?

Not having hot water in your home can be an extremely frustrating situation. Understanding some of the factors that can contribute to your hot water not working can be helpful in determining the problem at hand and getting your hot water fixed. At Nudge's Plumbing, we prioritise a prompt and reliable repair service to residents across Dubbo and its surrounding areas.

There is a wide range of factors that can contribute to your lack of hot water throughout your home, including the following:

One of the most common reasons why your hot water may not be working is an issue with the pressure. If the pressure in your boiler drops, it is highly likely that the flow of hot water in your home will stop working. There are two solutions available to homeowners who experience this problem, the first being to have an experienced plumber manually top up the pressure of your boiler so that the hot water continues to flow and the second being to have a brand new boiler installed for your home. The second option is only really necessary if the problem of your water pressure dropping is recurrent.

Sometimes the source of the problem is the size of your boiler. If you have recently expanded your home, whether this is an extension or another form of home addition, the size of your boiler may need to be increased to meet the needs of the expanded household size. Older boiler tanks that were installed in smaller homes are not well equipped to meet the boiler needs of larger families in larger households. If your hot water runs out quickly, your boiler is most likely under excess strain and will require upgrading and replacing by professionals.

Power-related issues can also be the source of the problem. For example, if you have experienced a recent power cut, your boiler may not be working as usual because it has possibly returned to its old factory settings. This is a common occurrence when there have been weather-triggered power cuts in your area. Your boiler can easily be reset by a professional to get it working as normal in no time.

Thermostat faults can cause your hot water to not work. As most boilers are programmed by the thermostat, if there is a thermostat issue, it is likely your entire boiler will not work properly. A plumbing professional will be able to easily correct or install a new boiler thermostat for you if this is the problem with your boiler.

Sometimes the root of the problem is simply the boiler tank itself. Have a plumber look at your boiler and determine whether it is faulty - this may be the result of age if your boiler is old or a leakage issue if your boiler is relatively new. Either way, your solution will be boiler repairs or replacement to get your hot water running again.

For more information about boiler issues, or advice from a professional plumber, you can contact our friendly, experienced team of professionals at Nudge's Plumbing via our website or call us on 0419741508.