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Why is my shower not hot?
Our electric shower is producing water that is not very hot, even on the hottest setting… what might be the reason for this? It used to run much hotter… sometimes when we switch to high power it gets a bit hotter initially but then levels out again…
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"when it starts to heat up little by little it is best to change it for a new one"
Answered on 10th Jan 2022 - Member since Nov 2021 -
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"It sound's like the temperature sensor could be on its way out. They can get damaged if there is a change in water pressure which the manufacturer won't cover under their warranty. The cost to change against buying a new one depending on style can work out cheaper and most come with a 2-year warranty whereas changing the part is only 1 year and something else could go wrong ending up through good money away apposed to just replacing with a new unit."
Answered on 24th Jan 2022 - Member since Dec 2017 -
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"Hello,
Economically it's best to buy and install a new unit that will have a limited warranty and give you controlled hot water."
Economically it's best to buy and install a new unit that will have a limited warranty and give you controlled hot water."
Answered on 10th Jan 2022 - Member since Aug 2019 -
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"At this time of year, the cold water coming into your house is colder and takes longer to heat up"
Answered on 3rd Feb 2022 - Member since Jul 2021 -
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"Time to change shower for a new one with higher watts maybe 9 or 10kw"
Answered on 10th Jan 2022 - Member since Feb 2016 -
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"it could be the thermostat news changing for the price of electric showers its more cost-effective rather than try to diagnose the problem to get a new shower"
Answered on 11th Jan 2022 - Member since Mar 2018 -
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"The shower is ready to scrap. Time for a new one there is no different way"
Answered on 14th Jan 2022 - Member since Nov 2021 -
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"Sounds like the thermostat is on its way out
Or can be chalked up with limescale"
Or can be chalked up with limescale"
Answered on 10th Jan 2022 - Member since May 2020 -
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