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Every Time I Take A Shower,
If Someone In The House Runs Water,
My Shower Loses Hot Water.
Is Something Wrong?
If you find that when you take a shower, you lose hot water when someone else in the home runs water, the problem may be that your main water pipes are too small. A plumber should evaluate this, since it will require having new pipes installed to correct the problem. In addition, sometimes there is a problem of sediment buildup or corrosion by the opening of the hot water valve on your water heater that can also lead to fluctuations in your water temperature. To correct this, you will need to clean out or remove the corrosion or sediment on the inside of the water heater. You can do this yourself, and thoroughly flush out the water heater, as well as replace any pipes that may have corroded, or you can have a professional plumber check the water heater for you.
Sometimes, you can solve the problem by replacing your shower system with one that is
pressure balanced, so you may want to look into this as an option. However, the best way to determine the source of the problem and ensure that you have it repaired correctly is to contact a plumber.
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