There’s no doubt about it – low hot water pressure is extremely frustrating! When all you want is to do the dishes, soak under the shower, or lay back in a hot bath, a pathetic trickle of hot water can make the experience far from relaxing. But when the hot water pressure is low, is it actually an emergency?
With hot water pressure low, life just isn’t as good – is it? But is it an emergency? The answer is: Sometimes.
When is low hot water pressure an emergency?
So how do you know when a situation relating to a low pressure hot water system or another problem is actually a total emergency that needs urgent attention? Let’s explore:
1. A burst pipe
For that matter, even a leaking pipe can be an emergency if it’s bad enough – because all that water can ruin your home even on a structural level. So there’s no doubt about it: if you’re experiencing low pressure in your hot water, it could be because a pipe has gone bang! Unfortunately, tracing a potential pipe leak can be difficult and can require the help of a professional plumber who will use sophisticated diagnostic tools like CCTV cameras.
2. A damaged hot water system
Honestly, the most likely cause of low pressure hot water at your place is a faulty, damaged or blocked hot water system. You’re not necessarily going to be able to diagnose the problem without a fully-licensed hot water plumber, but if your system is out of warranty and also way more than 10 years old, you’ve probably found the cause.
3. No hot water at all
If your hot water pressure problem is so severe that you have no hot water at all, it’s not exaggerating at all to regard this as an emergency. If you can’t even take a comfortable, safe and hygienic shower, or can’t wipe your dishes clean or clean your clothes, that’s enough of a risk to your everyday routine and your sanity to reach for the number of a local emergency plumber.
4. Widespread plumbing problems
There are plenty of scenarios in which poor hot water pressure is just one symptom of a much wider plumbing problem – and one which could be absolutely devastating if left unchecked. For instance, malfunctioning hot water systems have been known to explode. And not just that: Devastating pipe blockages can cause sudden and catastrophic water leaks that can lead to fatal electric shocks, and all the resultant damage can not only be damaging but also unhealthy, disruptive and incredibly expensive to remedy.
Low or no hot water pressure? We can help!
Have we convinced you that low hot water pressure in the house and even commercial and industrial buildings are something you simply cannot ignore? Luckily, the attentive and friendly team at Hot Water Systems Brisbane are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. From a swift reaction and support to fully-comprehensive hot water repairs, hot water installations, advice and more all across the wider Brisbane region and beyond, put your trust in the fully-guaranteed workmanship offered by Hot Water Systems Brisbane. Get in touch today – no matter what time it is!
