No hot water

Troubleshoot electric or gas water heaters safely and quickly.

Try this first (5-minute fix)

1. Verify power: check breaker/GFCI (electric) or pilot status (gas).
2. Reset high-limit switch (electric) or relight the pilot per the label (gas).

Decision tree

1. Verify power: check breaker/GFCI (electric) or pilot status (gas).
2. Reset high-limit switch (electric) or relight the pilot per the label (gas).
3. If tripping repeats or pilot will not stay lit, stop and call a licensed plumber.

What it might be

Metro Vancouver homes face heavy rain, mixed housing ages, and evolving code requirements. This guide focuses on safe, practical steps you can do with basic tools, and it highlights where a licensed plumber is the right next move. Metro Vancouver homes face heavy rain, mixed housing ages, and evolving code requirements. This guide focuses on safe, practical steps you can do with basic tools, and it highlights where a licensed plumber is the right next move.

When to call a plumber

If you smell gas, stop and call emergency services, then a licensed pro.