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Kanata Plumbing Company Experts from John the Plumber Explain Why Your Hot Shower Water May Not Be Flowing

KanataBy John The Plumber February 8, 2020

When turning on the shower, nobody likes to find out that there is no hot water left. A lack of hot water can be attributed to a number of different factors. For example, if the water never heats up, this could simply mean that the water heater hasn’t been working long enough and needs a little time to warm up again. However, if the water turns cold unexpectedly, then your shower’s plumbing could be at fault.

My Hot Shower is Cold: Mixing Valves Gone Bad

OakvilleBy John The Plumber February 5, 2020

Nothing turns the feeling of comfort upside down than coming home after a long day of surviving the cold outside to take a nice long hot shower – only to experience cold water coming out at you. Hot water blasting out of our showerheads is a luxury many of us simply take for granted – until it isn’t working.

Kingston Showers With Cold Water: Signs Your Hot Water Mixing Valve Is Breaking

KingstonBy John The Plumber January 22, 2020

Interestingly, two concerns we rhythmically receive during cold weather is that the water temperature or the water pressure of ones shower(s) has become inconsistent or unreliable. These are items that are noticed more when taking a hot shower simply feels more important, but in fact isn’t occurring because of cold weather; it’s happening because your hot water mixing valve has stopped working properly.

A Cold Shower?

BrockvilleBy John The Plumber December 6, 2018

Many people enjoy taking an invigorating cold shower first thing in the morning…but the other 99.5 percent of us in Brockville prefer a nice hot shower. Though the cold water can feel good as a wake-up call, it is definitely more comfortable to wash yourself with warm water. But what happens if you are running out of hot water often or if the water from your hot water is just not that hot?