Change in water pressure after Water heater replacement?

by Water Heaters on July 9, 2010

Our water heater when out new years eve (yeah super fun and not cheap)… We replaced the old 66 gal water heater with an 80 gal but now the water pressure in the master bath is poop, it barely dribbels out the faucet and shower head and not to mention no hot water.. WTF? so i get a new heater with no water in my garage but now i dont have hot water in the master, you have to be kidding me? what do i do now? is there a way i can remede this without calling the plumber AGAIN?>>> Please help me


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life_loverfl July 9, 2010 at 7:51 pm

I would call the plumber back immediately and make them fix it. Period. And it his expense!

Or…

Check to make sure the water valves leading TO and FROM the water tank are both OPEN! You would be surprised what a simple error can do. You have a new problem if the valve leading TO the tank is closed. That means there was no water in the tank when the power was turned back on (if it’s electric) and the new elements were burned up. Make the plumber replace BOTH of them at HIS expense.

Make sure all of the shut off valves throughout the house and the MAIN shut off were turned back on.

Finally, take the little ends off the ends of the faucets once you get the water on and flush the lines out. You’ll notice some debris and discolored water coming out but it will be fine as soon as the water starts running clear. Put the ends back on the faucets.

That’s all I can think of. I hope it helps. Feel free to contact me through my profile if you’re still having problems.

Werecow July 9, 2010 at 7:51 pm

Try removing the faucet aerator and the shower head, then run the water for 30 seconds or so. Check both for "gunk". It’s not uncommon to get debris in the lines during replacement of a water heater.

William B July 9, 2010 at 7:51 pm

who installed it ? if the plumber did call him back,
it could be an air lock try lifting the pressure vent valve it should be plumbed to a drain pipe, hold it for 10 sec then release it,
turn the master bath hot water on let it run for a min
also check the water inlet valve to see if it,s open all the way and out going valve also

Billy C July 9, 2010 at 7:51 pm

Jarring all the water pipes probably dislodged some rust or lime deposits and they’ve clogged your faucet strainers. Try removing a strainer in your bath faucet and see if the flow improves.

fafulone July 9, 2010 at 7:51 pm

the plumber was the problem , he let debris or used too much solder and now its clogging at least one of your valves, they should not charge you again, its workmanship but can happen to the best

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