Hot water not always hot

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    • 23 Nov 1999 at 1:15 am #283144
      Avatar photoZoom Plumbing
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      I have a 50 gallon Lochinvar. The hot water heater takes too long to cycle. If no hot water has been used for a while, like the morning, the water might not be very hot. But after using some it will heat up just fine. The heater is 1 year old. Is there an adjustment or setting?

    • 23 Nov 1999 at 3:49 am #308813
      Avatar photoM Stolnicki
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      It sounds like the thermostat/gas valve is sticking in the OFF condition, but only when the water cools down slowly. This is not uncommon. If the heater is less than a year old the valve will be covered by the warranty. Contact the seller or manufacturer.

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