What To Do If Your Shower Isn't Getting Or Staying Hot?

The first step is to pinpoint the problem. You can do this by checking the other taps in your home. 

If it’s just the shower that’s running cold, then the problem is likely to be with the shower itself. You may be able to fix the issue yourself if you feel confident enough, or you may prefer to get in touch with your local plumbers who will be able to fix the problem with minimum fuss.

In this situation, it’s worth doing a more thorough investigation. The reason for there being no hot water in your shower could be down to a few different factors.

1. Someone else has used the hot water
   There’s not much you can do about this other than wait for the water to heat up. If this situation is a frequent problem, it might be worth exploring different hot water systems.
   
   
2. Your water heater isn’t working properly
   This could be a simple issue, like a blown fuse, or it may be something more complicated. If it’s a case of replacing the fuse, many people are happy to do that themselves. If you’re not sure what the problem is, then get in touch with the professionals to get the problem sorted.
   
   
3. The thermometer on your water heater is set too low
   Depending on your system, this should be easy to adjust – the ideal temperature for hot water is around 60°c, which is hot enough to kill harmful bacteria but not so hot there is a risk of scalding.
   

If your shower never feels quite hot enough, it’s worth checking the thermostat on your water heater. If that all seems ok, then the problem may be with your shower – most likely the mixing valve. To fix this, you need to take the whole shower apart, which means it may be time to call the professionals. 

Mid Richmond Plumbing and Supply has been delivering expert plumbing solutions for over 50 years. Whether you need a complete overhaul of your hot water system, or you just need a simple fix for a dodgy shower, get in touch and we’ll be able to help. 

You can give our friendly team a call on (02) 6683 2281, use our contact form or message us via our live chat service. We serve the whole of the Northern Rivers area including Coraki, Grafton, Byron Bay, Casino, Ballina, Lismore, Evans Head, Mullumbimby, Alstonville and Bangalow.