Hot Water Takes Forever!
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:42 am
We just bought a 2009 Dutch/Champion single wide in mint condition (we are the second owners). It's never been moved, everything is original, and it is our first manufactured home.
Problem is, it takes FOREVER for the water to get hot. The hot water tank is at the back (the house is 68' x 13'4"). First bath is about five feet away. Kitchen is 24' away. Last bath is 48'. It is summertime where I live, with temps in the 70s and 80s. I shudder to think of what it's gonna be like come winter (average temps of 10 or less).
It's an electric water heater set at 140 degrees. And we use all of the faucets on a daily basis (family of four).
Thoughts?
Problem is, it takes FOREVER for the water to get hot. The hot water tank is at the back (the house is 68' x 13'4"). First bath is about five feet away. Kitchen is 24' away. Last bath is 48'. It is summertime where I live, with temps in the 70s and 80s. I shudder to think of what it's gonna be like come winter (average temps of 10 or less).
It's an electric water heater set at 140 degrees. And we use all of the faucets on a daily basis (family of four).
Thoughts?