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No Hot Water?
Here’s What to Do
No hot water is more than just an inconvenience — for Connecticut families, it means no comfortable showers, no sanitized dishes, and no warm laundry. Most hot water issues can be resolved same-day by a licensed plumber.
Common Symptoms
No hot water from any faucet
Water not getting hot enough
Hot water runs out quickly
Water temperature fluctuates
Water heater making strange noises
Rusty or discolored hot water
Possible Causes
Your water heater is either gas or electric. Gas heaters use a burner and pilot light; electric heaters use resistance heating elements. Both have thermostats that control temperature. Common failures include thermostat malfunction, element failure, pilot outage, and sediment buildup that insulates the tank bottom from the burner.
Pilot light is out (gas water heaters)
Thermostat malfunction
Failed heating element (electric heaters)
Sediment buildup in tank
Gas supply issue
Water heater has reached end of life
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Try It Yourself
Check the pilot light (gas) or circuit breaker (electric). Verify the thermostat is set to 120°F. For hot water that runs out fast, your household may have outgrown the tank size. Check the age — most tanks last 10-12 years.
Call a Professional
Call a professional for: no hot water after checking pilot/breaker, leaking water heater, rumbling noises (sediment buildup), rusty water, or any gas-related issues. Water heater repair or replacement requires a licensed plumber.
When to Call Ergon Plumbing
Call Ergon Plumbing for no hot water after basic troubleshooting, water heater leaks (urgent — can cause water damage), strange noises, rusty water, or any gas-related concern. We offer same-day water heater repair and emergency replacement.
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No Hot Water FAQ
The most common causes are: pilot light out (gas), tripped breaker (electric), failed thermostat, or failed heating element. If your water heater is over 10 years old, it may be failing. A licensed plumber can diagnose and repair the issue same-day.
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