Live Answer 24/7If your water heater starts acting up and you are getting more cold water than hot, it's time to seek professional attention. At Allens Plumbing, we have been providing the people of Oahu and Maui, HI with reliable water heater repair and installation since 1982. If you're sick of feeling cold water when it should be hot, book an appointment today.
Causes of Many Water Heater Issues
Since your water heater is always in use, keeping water hot and then heating it up again, performance issues aren't uncommon. There are a range of possible causes for your water heater troubles, including:
- Damaged thermostat: the thermostat is in charge of keeping the water in your tank at a certain temperature, so if it isn't working the water may be too cool or too hot.
- A leak in the tank: a leaky water tank can affect the efficiency of your system.
- Damaged pilot light: gas-powered water heaters rely on the pilot light to function properly. If yours is damaged, you'll need professional water heater repair.
Do You Need a Repair or Replacement?
Depending on the age of your water heater and the specific issue causing the trouble, you may need a basic repair or a full-blown replacement. Most water heaters will last around 10 years before a replacement is necessary, but if the damage is too serious, then you may need one before the average lifespan is up.
Why DIY Is a Bad Idea
Since your water heater uses water, has electrical components and possibly involves natural gas, it's always a good idea to call for professional help if it isn't working properly. There's no need to risk the health of your plumbing system or your own health when expert help is just a phone call away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does hot water become lukewarm during one shower?
Lukewarm water during one shower can originate at the heater or at the shower valve. A storage tank stays full as replacement cold water enters, but its usable heat can fall. A heating element fault or damaged dip tube can reduce the hot water available at the outlet. Increased overlapping demand can also draw heat faster than recovery restores it.
The shower's mixing cartridge creates a separate possibility. If another fixture remains normally hot after the shower cools, the shower valve deserves attention. If several outlets cool together, the heater and any shared mixing equipment become stronger leads. Describe whether the problem is new under an unchanged routine or began after a fixture or schedule change.
Do not raise temperature to hide an unexplained fault or remove heater covers. Keep clear of leakage near electrical equipment. Internal electrical, combustion, and valve checks require the appropriate service procedure.
Contact Allens Plumbing to arrange water heater service in Honolulu. Describe the heater type, which fixture cools, and whether other outlets remain hot.
Areas We Serve
Allen's Plumbing provides water heater installation, repair, and replacement throughout Oahu and Maui. Our team offers water heater service in Honolulu, as well as reliable repairs across Kailua and Pearl City. We also serve homeowners in Kaneohe and provide full water heater coverage for residents throughout Maui.