Hot water?

Question

My hot water just doesnt get hot. It does every once in a while but no where near what it should. What could be wrong with it?

Everything runs off gas if thats relevant.

Answer 1

You have a bad lower heating element

Answer 2

If your gas water heater isn't heating the water, check the pilot light.

If you can't get the pilot light lit. the thermocouple may be worn out.

When you replace a thermocouple, it's a god idea to clean the burner and gas tube at the same time.

Answer 3

hot water heaters get build up of minerals and other deposits in the water and wear out,it is time to replace it.call a plumber

Answer 4

It may be deposits built up in the bottom of the tank. Try draining it and flushing it out.

Answer 5

When you have a gas H2o heater there is not much that can go wrong. it could be a gas flow issue, a burner issue, a build up in the tank issue or a thermostat issue. Try turning the temp up on the tank and if that does not do it then get a plumber to check things out.

Answer 6

sounds like you might need to flush out your water heater  or even install a new one