If you’ve been looking forward to a hot shower then there’s nothing worse than jumping in to be met with a lukewarm flow. When this happens, or if it keeps happening, what is the cause and what can you do to put things right?
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If your shower water isn’t hot enough, check your thermostat and adjust as necessary. Use a thermometer to check the water temperature and if it is too cool then you may need to consider that you have a faulty heating element or that you need a replacement mixing valve or other new copper pipe fittings, for example.
Other fixes may also include having your water heater repaired, unclogging blocked pipes, renewing worn copper pipe fittings, or upgrading your water tank.
How Hot Should My Shower Be?
How hot your shower should be depends on personal preference, but the most popular temperature is between around 98 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit (37 to 41 degrees Celsius). This is often the perfect temperature for comfort.
Hot showers in general can offer a range of benefits such as clearing blemishes, helping with respiratory conditions, and relaxing muscles. You can read more about the benefits of hot showers on the Medical News Today website here.
Adjusting Your Thermostat
One of the most common solutions to cool water in the shower is a simple thermostat adjustment. Start by checking the instructions for your shower and thermostat and ensure that you know how to set these correctly.
Make sure that your shower is on the right setting and that the thermostat reading is accurate. If it isn’t, a repair will be needed. It is also worth noting that you might need to set your thermostat to a higher temperature during colder months.