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No hot water from faucet.

May 15, 2024

No hot water from faucet.

Job Description by Bighorn Plumbing

Issue:

Customer in Reno, Nevada reported that the hot side of their bathroom faucet was not working, while the cold side was functioning properly. The house predominantly has copper piping.

Actions Taken:

Diagnosis: Verified the issue by testing the hot water side of the lavatory faucet.

Confirmed that the cold water side was operating correctly, isolating the problem to the hot water supply of the faucet.

Cartridge Replacement: Removed the existing hot and cold water cartridges from the faucet.

Installed new cartridges to ensure proper functionality and to rule out cartridge failure as the cause of the hot water issue.

Line Maintenance: Blew out the hot and cold water lines to remove any potential blockages or debris that could be affecting water flow.

Ensured that the lines were clear and that water could flow freely through both the hot and cold sides.

Testing: Conducted a thorough test of the faucet to ensure both hot and cold water were flowing correctly.

Checked for any leaks or issues with the installation of the new cartridges.

Final Verification: Confirmed the hot water side of the faucet was restored to full working order.

Ensured no leaks were present and that the operation of the faucet was smooth and consistent.

Outcome: Bighorn Plumbing successfully restored hot water flow to the bathroom faucet, ensuring reliable operation and complete customer satisfaction. The plumbing system was thoroughly checked and left in good working order with no leaks detected. The intervention ensured that both the hot and cold sides of the faucet were functioning properly, providing the customer with a fully operational bathroom fixture.

Service provided: Faucets

Location: Reno, NV

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