Your hot water heater won't kick on? It's often a simple fix-check the power, pilot light, thermostat, or sediment buildup. Learn how to diagnose and fix common causes before calling a plumber.
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Your hot water heater stopped working suddenly? It could be a dead heating element, faulty thermostat, pilot light outage, or a leaking tank. Learn the most common causes and what to do next.
No hot water suddenly? Common causes include tripped breakers, pilot light outages, sediment buildup, or broken heating elements. Learn how to diagnose and fix it yourself before calling a pro.
Learn how to test a water heater element with a multimeter to diagnose why your hot water isn’t working. Step-by-step guide for safe, DIY repairs on electric water heaters.
Most water heater failures are caused by a few common parts wearing out-like the anode rod, heating elements, or pressure valve. Learn what breaks most often and how to prevent costly replacements.
Watch for rusty water, strange noises, leaks, and rising bills-these are clear signs your water heater is failing. Know when to replace it before it breaks and floods your home.
Flush your water heater once a year to prevent sediment buildup, lower energy bills, and avoid costly leaks. Learn how to do it yourself and when to call a pro.
Learn the real signs your hot water heater is failing-rusty water, strange noises, low hot water, leaks, and age. Don't wait until it breaks. Get ahead of failure with practical advice for New Zealand homes.
No hot water in the shower? Most often, it’s a simple fix-check the breaker, flush the tank, or reset the thermostat. Learn how to diagnose and repair common water heater issues yourself.
Learn how long water heaters typically last, what factors affect their lifespan, maintenance tips to extend service, and when to replace a failing unit.
Learn the most common water heater failure points, why they break, early warning signs, and maintenance tips to keep your hot water flowing.
Learn the step‑by‑step checklist to diagnose a non‑working hot water heater, from safety shutdowns to key component tests, plus maintenance tips to prevent future failures.