If you suddenly find yourself without hot water, it can be a real nightmare. No hot water means no way to shower, do the dishes or even just wash your hands. So what should you do if you find yourself in this situation?
First of all, don’t panic! There are a few things that could be causing the problem, and most of them are relatively easy to fix. The first thing you should check is the thermostat on your boiler. If it’s set too low, it might not be providing enough heat to generate hot water. Simply turn it up a notch or two and wait a few minutes to see if that does the trick.
If the thermostat is already turned up as high as it will go or turning it up doesn’t seem to be helping, the next thing to check is the pressure gauge. If the needle on the gauge is in the red zone, that means the boiler doesn’t have enough water pressure. You can usually fix this by bleeding the radiators – just turn each one on in turn and wait for the air to hiss out until water starts running out of the valve. Once you’ve done that, the pressure should go back to normal, and your hot water should start flowing again.
If neither of those things works, then it’s time to call a professional. There could be a more serious problem with your boiler that will need to be looked at.
So there you have it!
These are a few simple tips to help you get your hot water flowing again. Remember, if all else fails, don’t hesitate to call a heating engineer to take a look at your boiler. They’ll be able to diagnose the problem and get everything up and running again in no time.
