No hot water
#1
03-19-06, 08:14 AM
No hot water
Hello:
The upstairs bathtub in my new house doesn't appear to have hot water, after letting it run about two minutes. The adjoining basin does have hot water. Where would the hot and cold water spigots for the bathtub be located so that I can check to see if the hot water is on? It's a Moen tub fixture. Thanks.
The upstairs bathtub in my new house doesn't appear to have hot water, after letting it run about two minutes. The adjoining basin does have hot water. Where would the hot and cold water spigots for the bathtub be located so that I can check to see if the hot water is on? It's a Moen tub fixture. Thanks.
#2
03-19-06, 08:24 AM
Group Moderator
If you turn the knob all the way hot, does any water come out? If not, your mixing valve is probably blocked with sediment. Had this happen in a place I lived in a few years ago.
#3
03-19-06, 08:24 AM
Member
Normally, the same water line that feeds the sink also supplies the tub. Check by letting the tub run longer. It may come off another line and just takes time to get to the tub. May be passing through colder area of the house also. The water lines to the tub are usually coming up from the floor and then connect to the faucet valve/control. Is this a single handle faucet or two handle? If single, you may have a bad "O" ring in the cartridge. If you turn it to hot and get water, I would say it is just going to take time to get there. Good luck and let us know what you find.
#4
03-20-06, 04:18 AM
Still no hot water
Mitch, I turn it all the way to the hot water indicator and the water stops. So, there probably is sediment in the line.
Majak, I let it run at least 2 minutes and it just seems to get the cold colder. It's a one handle faucet.
Thank you both for your help. I guess it's time to use the warranty.
Majak, I let it run at least 2 minutes and it just seems to get the cold colder. It's a one handle faucet.
Thank you both for your help. I guess it's time to use the warranty.
#5
03-20-06, 04:34 AM
Group Moderator
Mixing valves are pretty easily accessed for something like this, but wouldn't be a big bill from a plumber if you're not comfortable taking it apart yourself.
#6
03-25-06, 07:09 AM
Thanks, Mitch. I'm fairly capable doing a lot of the handi- and repair work myself, but not if it involves going to the main water line (in the front yard) and turning off the water. I'm afraid of bugs.
I called the warranty folks, and their plumber is supposed to get back to me. By the time they do, I could probably have fixed it myself. Tell me what to do, short of the above, and I will tackle it without ruining anything.
Thanks - maybe.
I called the warranty folks, and their plumber is supposed to get back to me. By the time they do, I could probably have fixed it myself. Tell me what to do, short of the above, and I will tackle it without ruining anything.
Thanks - maybe.
#7
03-25-06, 11:10 PM
Some mixers come with intergral stops; that is, shut-offs that are directly on the mixer. It usually looks like a recessed screw, one on each side. If you can determine the make (and hopefully the model) of the mixer you could check the mfg's website for more info. If it's pressure-balanced, there may be a problem with the balancer.
#8
04-04-06, 03:53 AM
I'm in hot water again
Mitch, you were correct about the sediment. The warranty plumber came in and changed the cartridge; so there is hot water galore.
Thank you all for your help and suggestions.
Thank you all for your help and suggestions.
