Why is the water in my shower not hot enough?

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If the water temperature emerging from your shower system never reaches the level you desire, the first thing to do is to check that the temperature setting is correct.

Especially in the case of newer water heater models, the integrated heating elements can sometimes prove burned out or faulty in an alternative sense.

If this is the case, it will often prevent your shower from delivering a consistent hot water stream.