Hi

Two weeks ago we had our boiler serviced, with a few repairs completed. Since that time, we fail to get hot water through the taps of our bath. We don't have any power shower facility, it's just simple taps. One hot water. One cold water - but with the same output, as in you can run the water together. Yes, there's a word for it, but I can't think of it right now =)

Anyway, day after day, it's nothing but lukewarm water. Sometimes warmer than others.. but generally disappointing, and certainly not hot. I used to have to mix the water with both taps (hot and cold) to get the right temperature to suit. Now, I have onl the hot tap on.. and still it's not pleasant! Just lukewarm/cool water.

My wife said it was the boiler man's fault... but before I phone up his company and complain, I'd like to see what you think. My mind tells me it can't be his fault, nor the fault of the boiler, as the other taps in the house are fine. Even the sink taps in the bathroom run very hot water (as they used to). So it can't be the boiler. There is hot water in the system.

But the taps in the bath... just lukewarm water.

Is there any reason why this may be? And who do I need to call to fix it? Plumber? Or Electrician / Boiler repair? I assume this is a fault with the pipes, but before I call out a plumber and pay standard fees etc. I'd like to know that I'm calling on the right guy!

Can anyone advise on what the problem might be?

Thanks for your help.

... oh how much I miss my hot bath's...

I would not say its his fault but he may have dislodged some debris that got caught in the hot inlet of the bath valve. Its not like he did something wrong but he skipped flushing the lines to rid the debris. I think you can clear it up by removing your hot inlet, clean it and flush that line. If you need further help I will need to know more about your bath valves.

Hi, thank you for your reply.

I should point out that I am clueless to this whole situation. The boiler is downstairs in the kitchen, and the bath is upstairs. Can you please clarify what you mean by "may have dislodged some debris that got caught in the hot inlet of the bath valve"?
Firstly, what is the "hot inlet" ? And the "bath valve"?
Secondly, is this situated inside the boiler?
And flushing the lines..
Very sorry, I'm sure I'm asking ridiculously simple questions here, but I just don't know. Thank you for your help.. I appreciate it.

Also, I should add that I am in the UK... hope that is not a problem. Though I expect our systems will be somehwat different over here.

Not sure. Even if you have a clogged valve you should still be able to get hot water( it may take longer) but it should eventually get as hot as the other fixtures in the house.

You say you have a boiler system for domestic hot water? Do you mean water heater. What type of domestic heating system do you have.

Really need to know if you have some sort of mixing valve that supplies your bath.

Overall, I would suggest calling the person that worked on your boiler(water heater). See what they have to say, and they may charge you for the new repair, but they may also find that the problem was caused by them and not charge you a dime. Either way, I would stick to the original plumber, and hope that they are decent folks.

Ist , this is for Mygirl. If the HO has something like a Moen mixer with a scald preventer or limiter you might not ever get real hot water. The limiter can allow cold and hot mixed even at the hottest setting. If the hot inlet is blocked the cold will keep the spout temp always tepid. I think you are right about calling the guy who worked on the water heater. The HO may not have enough plumbing experience to follow our diredtions.

I agree 100 percent ballengerb1. This is why I asked for more info on the valve. Sounds like they have a two handle faucet (judging from original post). Just wanted to make sure that they didn't have a tempering(mixing)valve installed directly before the two handle faucet.

Guess we are dead in luke warm water until dj-dan gets back with more info.

Waiting patiently

Feeling like Jobe

Exactly, lol