No Hot Water
No hot water can come from the heater, the fuel or power supply, or the plumbing. This page is about working out which one, so the right fix follows.
Plumbing Nation is a referral service. Your call is connected to an independent plumbing provider, subject to availability in your area. Plumbing Nation may receive compensation when your call is connected with a participating provider. Providers are independent businesses.
Common signs
- No hot water anywhere in the house
- Hot water at some fixtures but not others
- Hot water that started cold this morning
- A tripped breaker or pilot out
What the provider typically checks
A plumber checks the power or gas supply, the pilot or igniter, thermostats and elements, and mixing valves at individual fixtures to find the cause.
Before you call
Check the breaker for an electric heater, or whether the pilot is lit on a gas unit. If you smell gas, leave and call the gas utility.
Related services
- Water Heater Repair: Repairing tank water heaters, including anode rods, thermostats and pilot lights.
- Tankless Water Heater: Repair, descaling and installation of tankless units.
Questions
Why is there hot water in the kitchen but not the shower?
A single fixture without hot water often points to that fixture's mixing or cartridge valve rather than the heater.
Can I relight the pilot myself?
Many units have relighting instructions on the label. If it will not stay lit, the thermocouple or gas valve may need repair.
Who decides what the work will cost?
The independent provider sets the scope and the charges after looking at the problem. Confirm all details directly with the provider on the call.
Call for Water Heater Repair
Calls about no hot water are connected to an independent plumbing provider, subject to availability. Plumbing Nation may receive compensation when your call is connected with a participating provider. Providers are independent businesses.