Gas Water Heater Not Heating Enough

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Gas water heater not heating enough.

Again if you don t have enough hot water the reason why will depend on the type of heater you have. If the gas is turned off at the gas meter at the shutoff valve leading to the heater or if the control knob on the heater is. Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater the water temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30 f higher or lower at the point of use such as bathtubs. The most basic cause of no burner flame is no supply of natural gas.

If it s broken cold water fills the top of the heater and begins to flow right out the hot side. With proper maintenance you may be able to keep your water heater in service for up to 15 years. Usually it will be a broken heating element thermostat or gas valve that leads a homeowner to consider a replacement. The dip tube is in the water heater tank and shoots cold water to the bottom of the tank where the heating of the water occurs.

For example a gas fired heater with inadequate british thermal unit output to heat water fast enough for household demand must simply be replaced with a properly sized unit. The gas flame at the burner should burn steadily with a bright blue flame. If you have a heater with a tank it may simply be that your tank is not big enough for your requirements. A clogged flue or vent could be the problem.

If your tank is too small for the number of people showering for example you may use up all the hot water before everyone is finished. Faulty heating system a gas water heater can last anywhere from 6 to 10 years. Repairing the water heater may not be worth it if it s 10 years old the typical lifespan of a tank water. If the flame is irregular or yellow in color it will not be as hot and won t heat up the water in the tank as effectively.