{"id":711,"date":"2018-09-10T11:00:45","date_gmt":"2018-09-10T15:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/?p=711"},"modified":"2018-09-07T17:23:39","modified_gmt":"2018-09-07T21:23:39","slug":"not-getting-enough-hot-water-water-heater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/water-heater-service\/not-getting-enough-hot-water-water-heater\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Not Getting Enough Hot Water from Your Water Heater?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"plumber-hot-water-heater\"<\/a>If you are constantly taking lukewarm showers, it\u2019s because you are not getting enough hot water from the water heater heater. Water heater issues are frustrating because they have a multitude of causes. It\u2019s a huge inconvenience for everyone in your home. If you\u2019re getting frustrated with\u00a0a lack of hot water, call on our team at Johansen & Anderson Inc. for\u00a0water heater repair in Joliet, IL.<\/a><\/p>\n

What Is Causing the Issue?<\/h2>\n

A Long Distance<\/h3>\n

If you have a large home where your bathroom and your water heater are far apart, the distance might impede the flow of your hot water. This causes your appliances to take a longer time to heat because there is such a long distance of piping\u00a0that your hot water has to travel through before it reaches the desired destination.<\/p>\n

Sediment Buildup<\/h3>\n

You might read this heading and wonder how sediment could end up in your water tank. The water that enters your water heater carries dissolved minerals like sand and other debris along with it. While the water sits in your system heating, this debris settles at the bottom of the tank. Most water heater burners are at the bottom of the tank, so this sediment can obstruct the heating process and mean lukewarm water.<\/p>\n

A Faulty Thermostat<\/h3>\n

Another issue that may cause lukewarm water is the setting of your thermostat. If the thermostat is set too low for the size of the water heater itself, then you won\u2019t have enough hot water. Water heaters are most commonly set from anywhere from 120\u00b0 to 140\u00b0F. If the temperature is any lower than this, it\u00a0significantly lowers the volume of hot water. The thermostat of your water heater is not like the one that controls your heating and cooling; it\u2019s not meant for the homeowner to alter it. A service technician can access the water heater thermostat, alter it, and test your system for any other signs of error.<\/p>\n

A Bad Dip Tube<\/h3>\n

Your dip tube is the component where the incoming cold water enters the water heater tank. A normal dip tube directs cold water to the bottom of the tank where it’s heated. The cold water in the process of heating forces the hot water to the top of the tank and into the hot water supply pipes where it\u2019s then distributed throughout your home by the pump. A broken or disconnected dip tube causes inefficiency in the tank and lukewarm water throughout the home.<\/p>\n

Have Us Repair Your Water Heater<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re having problems with your water heater, it\u2019s not too late to fix the problem. At Johansen & Anderson Inc. we understand all types of water heating systems. Our experienced technicians want to help you achieve the best results from your water heater and they have the tools to do it. Don\u2019t settle for another tepid shower. Our team offers service throughout Will and Grundy Counties and are ready to serve you today.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not getting your desired amount of hot water, contact us today to\u00a0schedule service.<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re constantly taking lukewarm showers, it\u2019s because you\u2019re not getting enough hot water from your heater. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[86],"tags":[92,172],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/711"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=711"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/711\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":721,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/711\/revisions\/721"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=711"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=711"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=711"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}