3 Reasons You Have No Hot Water Pressure (& How to Fix It)

No Auckland resident wants to turn on their tap expecting a stream of hot water, only to be greeted with a mere trickle. So, if you’re asking, “why do I have no hot water pressure?”, let’s take you through some possible causes.

Please bear in mind that the below is not an exhaustive list of factors that can lead to no hot water pressure. So, for a professional diagnosis and resolution of your problem, give Matthews Plumbing & Gasfitting a call on 09 416 4084.

1. Dirt And Debris Accumulating in Your System

One frequent cause of insufficient hot water coming out of taps, is dirt and debris having built up and clogged the valvespores of the hot water heater.

Here’s a quick “DIY” way to check whether sediment buildup might have caused your lack of hot water pressure: use any of the hot water supply lines in your property to fill a pitcher with water. Leave the pitcher somewhere it won’t be disturbed for 20 minutes, so that any sediment in the water settles to the bottom.

If a lot of debris becomes apparent, try turning all your property’s faucets on at once, for around two minutes, to flush them. If you’re still encountering issues, reach out to a plumber such as ours.

2. There Is a Water Leak in Your Property

If you have every tap in your property turned off and check the water meter, only to see the numbers are continuing to spin, this indicates a water leak is the probable cause of your meagre hot water pressure.

However, the above doesn’t necessarily show it is specifically your hot water system where the leak has originated. To check that, scrutinise your hot water tank or joints in pipes to the unit, for any visual signs of leaking.

A water leak can be an extremely serious problem, due to the scope for water damage or even more dangerously, water reaching electrical wiring in your property. So, if you suspect this is why you have no hot water pressure, call our 24/7 emergency plumbers immediately.

3. Your Hot Water System Is Old and In Need of Replacement

Even the best-quality hot water systems are liable to deteriorate over time. Eventually, your own system may leak or develop other problems that lead to low or no hot water pressure.

There may be an option to simply have repair and unblocking work carried out on your hot water system to keep it going for a while longer, or it might be best to consider outright replacement. Our trustworthy and experienced plumbers can advise based on your situation.

If you’re wondering, “why do I have no hot water pressure?”, get in touch with our Auckland plumbers now. We’ll identify the source of the problem and can undertake the remedial work that restores access to hot water in your property.