I was wondering...why does it take me to have to turn on my bathtub and shower in order fom my sink water to g
Question:get hot? I takes my kitchen sink 5 to 7 minutes to get hot. The longer I live in my house the more pissed I get, I have been here for 7 years and I pretty much have accepted all the problems to be just old house,(my first home, I thought perhaps this is just the way things are done) my parents have lived in the same house for 35 and still have the same piping, yet I have had to replace several toilets in mine, cabinets due to leaks, just stupid crap like dishwasher, microwave and now I have just had it up to here. Even tho its past a year (warranty only covers a year) can I get an inspector out to see what the heck is wrong w my house and have the builder pay?
Answers:
Stacy,
Without a path for the water to return to the heater the hot water can not circulate through the water supply system and back to the heater. Unfortunately, I would not expect to find a hot water return system in a spec home. However, Grundfos makes a return hot water pump that should solve your problem. If you had the home inspected when you bought it I don't think you need to have it inspected again. I would call a local reputable plumber and ask about having the pump added the fixture furthest from the water heater.
regards,
Indy
To me, it seems that the hot water piping going to your sink is a "longer run" than your bath or your shower. Keep in mind that the hot water that is in the pipe starts to cool once it leaves the hot water heater. When you turn on your bath and shower, it just makes the cooler water leave the hot water pipe sooner. I really don't think you have a problem..I hope I've helped you out.best of luck to you...
You can get a pump to move the water through faster. That's about it for that problem.
Where is your home? Here in California the warranty is only one year for many things, but structural issues (including, in many cases, plumbing) are actually covered for 10 years as per California state law.
Dishwasher and microwave replacement isn't all that surprising. Builders use inexpensive appliances unless you upgrade.
I am surprised that you've had to replace toilets. What was the problem? Did a plumber say they needed to be replaced?
I do not think the hot water issue is a "problem" that will be covered under warranty, but leaks that have damaged cabinets may be.
Have you tried contacting your builder? Many are quite cooperative even after the year is up.
Stacy,
Your bathroom must be a good distance from your water heater. I'm sure your sink does not require your tub faucet to be on in order to get hot water. what it will do is increase the flow of hot water tot he bathroom and decrease the amount of time you have wait for the hot water.
Sorry to hear of your difficulties
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