If your hot water is suddenly too hot or not hot enough, the thermostat may be the culprit. Here is what Kenner homeowners should know.
How the thermostat works
The thermostat tells the heating elements or burner when to run. When it fails, the water can overheat, stay lukewarm, or cycle erratically.
The safe temperature
Most homes are comfortable and safe around 120 degrees. Higher settings scald and waste energy; lower settings can let bacteria grow. humid conditions and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often In Kenner, a pro can set it precisely.
Too hot
Water that is suddenly scalding often means a failed thermostat or element on an electric heater. It is also a safety issue, especially with children in the house.
Not hot enough
Lukewarm water can be a bad element, a thermostat set too low, or sediment burying the lower element. On gas units, a failing burner or thermocouple is common.
Get the temperature right
Thermostat and element work is not a great DIY job — it involves power and testing. Call 888-217-3585 and Kenner Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Kenner pro.
Plumbing in Kenner: what to know
In Kenner, humid conditions and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across St. Charles County — from Harahan, Westwego and Gretna to ZIP codes like 70065, 70062, 70003 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Kenner?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Kenner Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Kenner.