Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    gl9erfan's Avatar
    gl9erfan Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    Nov 23, 2007, 06:12 PM
    Low hot water pressure in the bathrooom only
    For some reason only in the bathroom the hot water pressure starts okay but quickly drops down but it does happen all the time. The hot water tank is downstairs in the garage. Any ideas on what the problem is?
    speedball1's Avatar
    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
    Eternal Plumber
     
    #2

    Nov 24, 2007, 06:38 AM
    Sounds like you have mineral that have built up in the heater has got in the system and is now clogging up the hot water supply. Shut the water off at the heater, disconnect the hot water supplies and flush them out. And if you don't flush your heater out on a regular basis let me show you how.
    For long life and fewer troubles you should keep your heater clear of mineral build-up by flushing 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

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Low hot water pressure through the whole house even ater replacing water heater [ 2 Answers ]

I'm still experiencing low hot water pressure even after replacing the water heater. When you first turn on the faucets the pressure will be fine but within a few seconds it drops again.

Low water pressure oil hot water heating system [ 1 Answers ]

How does one go about increasing water pressure in a baseboard heating system?

Low hot water pressure [ 1 Answers ]

Distek2k Hello, I recently am having low water pressure through out my house. The house is only 7 yrs old. I did recently need to replace the pressure relief valve things seemed to be OK until recently I am getting low hot water pressure. Please help if you can Dave

Low hot water pressure [ 7 Answers ]

I recently bought a house and the previous owner installed a water heater on his own which is a bad thing for him to do. He didn't even hook up the pressure valve. I have very little hot water pressure. Could this be related to the installation and what should I do?


View more questions Search