can't get hot water. it looks normal, but there aren't any buttons to turn the water temp. how do I do this? should I call a repairman?

8/9/2008 4:56:41 PM

why would you own a hot water heater?

8/9/2008 4:59:32 PM

You heat your already hot water?

8/9/2008 5:00:26 PM

i don't know its under my staircase. and i have no hot water.

8/9/2008 5:00:29 PM

gas or electric?

8/9/2008 5:01:56 PM

its electric.

8/9/2008 5:09:38 PM

boogie woogie woogie

8/9/2008 5:10:40 PM

Several things could be wrong...most common problem is a bad element. Any idea how old the hot water heater is? Those usually go bad every 7-10 years. Could be a thermostat issue or a wiring problem. Best bet is to call a plumber, but be ready to pay $texas.

One thing you could do is check the breaker to the hot water heater. Sometimes the hot water heater will trip the breaker and just flipping it back does the trick.

[Edited on August 9, 2008 at 5:44 PM. Reason : .]

8/9/2008 5:43:23 PM

Tankless water heater FTW

8/9/2008 5:44:06 PM

i jus unscrewed the cover off it and pushed the reset button. i heard a noise. i'm waiting to see what happens. i felt an itsy bit of warmth out of the water. like a hint of heat.

8/9/2008 6:09:06 PM

hot water heater aids?

8/9/2008 6:16:50 PM

please tell me you checked the breaker...

8/9/2008 6:34:47 PM