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TOMMIE POWELL
Jun 17, 2008, 05:33 AM
I have no hot water in either of my showers and they are on opposite ends of the house. First one went out yesterday and now the other has. I am getting good pressure and all, just no hot water. I checked for a leak and I do not have one. However in both bathrooms I am getting hot water in the separate tub and sinks... I am getting hot water in the kitchen also... help

speedball1
Jun 17, 2008, 06:01 AM
Sounds like some mineral buildup got loose from your water heater and got in your system where it's now clogging up the shoiwer valves. To help we will need the brand name of the shpwer valves and any details that you have, the water to the valves will have to be shut off and the valves opened up and flushed out after checking and clearing the inlet ports on the cartridge.
If you don't flush your water heater on a regular maintenance schedule the let me show you how. For long life and fewer troubles you should keep your heater clear of mineral build-up by FLUSHING NOT DRAINING on a regular schedule. Attach a hose to the boiler drain at the bottom of the tank. With the pressure on, open the boiler drain and let it run until the water runs clear. You will see a spurt of red,(rust) followed by white or yellow grains,(lime or calcium carbonate). This shouldn't take more then a few minutes. Do this monthly to keep it clear. Now flush out your hot water lines on ALL fixtures that are affected . Now pull each aerator and clean the screens. Be sure you put them back togather the same way you took them out. Don't forget to flush it out every month. Your heater will thank you for it. Hope this helps, Tom

ballengerb1
Jun 17, 2008, 12:41 PM
Tommie Powell, of Wheaton Illinois? Speedball1 has given you the info you need. Tell us/him the brand of mixing valve and your solution will be on its way.