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Why does my tankless water heater go cold then hot again?

Asked by Anonymous Oct 02, 2026 7 views 1 answers
Wondering Why does my tankless water heater go cold then hot again? Explore possible causes, explanations, and answers.


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Answered Oct 05, 2026
Experiencing temperature fluctuations where a tankless water heater cycles between cold and hot water is often caused by the "cold water sandwich" effect, low water flow rate causing burner cycling, or a failing flow control valve. When you turn off hot water briefly and turn it back on, residual cold water trapped in the pipes passes through before newly heated water arrives. Verification: Maintain a steady, moderate water flow rate at the tap to prevent rapid burner short-cycling.
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