Jan

20

Preventing the Hot Water Shock

Filed Under Plumbing Help 

Imagine being in the middle of a perfectly warm shower. The temperature is just right and you are in a relaxing environment to end a stressful day. Suddenly your perfect moment is interrupted by a blast of cold water or extremely scalding hot water. This is what is known as hot water shock and it can be prevented. By knowing just a few tips and tricks, you can prevent the hot water shock from happening to you or anyone else in your home.

1. Buy and install a pressure-balancing shower valve. This valve is designed to keep pressure flowing at the same level – regardless of a change in pressure in other areas of the pipes. In other words, if a toilet is flushed during a shower the water pressure will change. This change will normally cause the hot water shock. With a pressure-balancing shower valve, the pressure is regulated and the shower is not interrupted.

2.    Have a plumber perform an evaluation on the pipes in your home. Make sure that there are no areas where water pressure may change dramatically. Have the plumber check for blockages and for possible issues that can be fixed to prevent hot water shock issues later.

3.    Perform preventative maintenance. Check periodically for leaks that may be connected to pipe issues, blockages or washer issues.

4.    Routinely replace washers in pipes and valves to make sure that water pressure continues to flow at an equal level.

5.    Place pressure-balancing shower valves in all of the showers and bathtubs in the home. This will help control ongoing water pressure and to prevent hot water shock from happening to other members of the family.

6.    Check the temperature of the water heater. Make sure the temperature is set to a level that is suitable for your family but also will not cause burn injuries if there is a hot water shock issue. Keep it lower if you have small children or elderly parents or relatives in your home.

7.    Have the valves and connectors to the water heater checked to prevent clogs and to make sure they are operating normally. Pressure build-ups in the water heater can cause pressure issues throughout the pipe system of the house and can cause possible damage to the water heater and home.

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