3 reasons why water takes so long to heat up


 On a cold winter morning, the last thing you want to do is wait for the shower to get hot. If you feel that the water is taking too long to heat up, there may be a few things you can do to speed up the process. We know about water heaters, so read on to find out why your water heater is so slow and what you could do about it.

Sediment build-up

Sediment builds up in the water heater when dissolved minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, settle to the bottom of the tank, right where the electric heater or gas burner is located. With an encrusted layer of sediment blocking heat transfer, the tank is no longer able to produce hot water as quickly as it used to. To remedy this problem, call us and one of our experienced plumbers will purge the water heater to remove the sediment and restore the efficiency and performance of your water heater.

Wrong water heater size

Water heaters come in various sizes to meet the water consumption of all the people and appliances in the home. If your water heater was installed to accommodate two people and your family has since grown to five, you may require more from the water heater than it was designed for. Upgrading to a larger unit could be the solution to your slow heating problem.

Faulty water heater

Finally, if the water takes a long time to heat up, it is possible that the water heater is faulty. Water heaters that are almost 10 years old are approaching the end of their useful life and will fail or become less effective over time. If your water heater is nearing the end of its useful life, consider replacing it with a newer, more energy-efficient model.

Call the Emergency Plumber in Dudley. We are your right contact partner.

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