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Hot Water Dispenser Troubleshooting & Repair
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOUR HOT WATER DISPENSER? |
| There's no hot water! The faucet leaks hot water The water is way too hot! The water pressure is poor More about hot water dispensers Hot water dispenser replacement parts |
| Note: If your repair
problem isn't listed, click here to email the RepairGuru. He will
give you the help you need. |
| If there's no hot water, check these: No power Overload switch Heating element |
| Residential under-the-counter
hot water dispensers plug into a standard wall socket, where there
should be electricity at all times. To check the socket to be sure
it's okay, plug something else (like a nightlight) into the socket.
If there's no power to the socket, check the house fuses or circuit
breakers, or have a qualified electrician find and repair the problem. |
| If the wall socket has
power, check to see if there's an overload switch on the hot water
dispenser housing. If there is, reset the switch (usually by pressing
it in), wait 15 minutes, then try the tap and see if the water coming
out is hot. If there's no overload switch, there may be an internal
fuse on the unit. To see that, you need to remove screws and a panel. |
| If there's no overload
switch--or if the unit still doesn't heat--the heating element may
be burned out. If so, it may be replaceable. Check with the manufacturer
for repair or replacement instructions. |
| A little hot water leaking
from the faucet from time to time is normal. Water increases in
volume as it heats, so a small amount of water may drip from the
faucet to relieve the pressure inside the water tank under the sink. If the leak is continuous, though, the shut-off valve needs to be repaired. That usually requires the help of a qualified appliance repair technician. |
| The temperature control
on residential hot-water dispensers is normally factory-set. But
you can usually set it to a different temperature. Consult your
owner's manual to learn how to set yours. |
| The amount of water coming
from the hot water dispenser is primarily determined by the amount
of water entering the tank below. If the water flow is unusually
slow, though, the incoming water may be obstructed--either a valve
isn't open all the way, or there's something blocking the tank output
or the faucet. |
Still haven't found, what you looking for here? We have more details on hot water dispenser repair for you to detect what's wrong with your home appliance. |
Warning! To avoid personal injury or even death, always disconnect your appliance from its power source--that is, unplug it or break the connection at the circuit breaker or fuse box--before you do any troubleshooting or repair work on your appliance. Also, because some components may have sharp edges, use caution while working on your appliance.
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