Why Do I Run Out of Hot Water So Quickly?! 4 Reasons You're Out of Hot Water

4 reasons why you are running out of hot water quickly. The Grumpy Plumber gives his no-nonsense reasons on why your hot water is running out.

Reasons you are running out of hot water:
00:00 intro
00:21 Get out of the shower
00:35 Small water heater
00:49 Broken heating elements
01:26 Broken thermostat on a gas heater

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[ChuckP.]

Hi Jim - Great video. You're looking like the grumpy pirate Whitebeard. Thumbs up.

[rcar]

Thanks for the content. Here's a beer on me.

[faithcooke]

I have an electric water heater-probably 18-19 years old. I used to enjoy taking a nice relaxing epsom salt bath, but now I run out of water after less than half way. Still have enough for showers-bottom element burned out? Is that a DIY job?

[brittblanton]

Thanks Jim hope you have a great weekend 👍

[iHendew]

I was thinking maybe my dip tube was the problem. But not sure how to tell if it’s that or the lower element.

[onanothernote]

What if the hot water heater is new?? My hot water lasts all of 1 minute maybe before it becomes lukewarm. Trying to figure out if I can self-diagnose or if I need to hire a plumber. This is a "new to me" house.

[johnday]

just replaced the dip tube on my Bradford white & that solved the shower turning cold

[CoCoSWISS]

Love the format, especially the son's facial expressions when Dad goes full grump mode.

I'm surprised you didn't mention a broken cold water dip tube. I know they can break (melt) on installation if poorly soldered. But can't they break later, due to age?

Also, can mineral deposits accumulate on the bottom of the tank and lower the heating efficiency enough to cause this? Possibly caused by a lack of maintenance, such as replacing an exhausted anode rod and/or periodic flushing? Not sure there's a solution to this once it occurs though..

[NorthwoodsAmerican]

I avoid the problem entirely and bathe twice a year, once when the crick thaws out and once before it freezes again…never too hot and it gets the job done.

[ACoustaDC]

LoL... this is a constant problem in my house.... I told the wife and kid to move to better house.. I'm staying... BTW the water is plenty hot for me and the dog.

[michaelfarris]

Some times you have to just wash the skan off.

[davidj]

What is the average life of a gas water tank?

[aminah]

Thanks this super annoying my slumlord is no help just want her rent 🤦‍♀️