Hot water is such an essential part of modern life, we take it for granted most of the time. But when you step into the shower and realise the water isn’t running as hot as usual, you know something’s gone amiss.

If you don’t have hot water, you might need to call a heating engineer for assistance. But before you take this step, there are simple checks you can do that will help you to determine the cause of the problem before you call a professional.

Why don’t I have hot water?

Hot water is generated using heating elements within your boiler, that then sends water throughout your home to where it is needed. Not having hot water is usually a sign that something is wrong with the boiler itself.

Let’s look at some efficient ways to check what’s wrong when you don’t have hot water.

Does the boiler work as normal?

If you go to your boiler and take a look at it, you can check if it is working as normal. If there are red lights flashing under certain symbols such as the flame symbol on a gas boiler, this could indicate it isn’t working.

Is your energy supply working?

The source of the problem could actually be with the energy supply, such as gas and electric, rather than the boiler itself.

When to call a heating engineer when you have no hot water…

If you feel it is an emergency, such as during cold weather, contact a us to sort out your boiler straight away.