Hot water coming out cold water side

[Brandon]

Hello I was just wondering why hot water comes out the cold side ever in the toilet.
Thanks, Brandon

 

[danemayer]

Hi Brandon,

First of all, I assume you mean that you've got hot water coming out the cold faucets and the toilet on a continual basis. If it were for 20 or 30 seconds, and then turned cold, and you're in a warm climate, it could be the sun warming the water in the hose.

I also recall an earlier thread where you had a problem with the check valve on the hot water heater outlet. Someone suggested eliminating it instead of replacing.

Can you fill us in on how you resolved that prior problem.

 

[TedS]

Check your water heater bypass valves. Make sure it or they are not set to 'bypass', the winterizing setting.

 

[dbbls59]

Also check your outside shower. Make sure the valves are turned off.

 

[aatauses]

There is a check valve on the outlet of hot water heater--could possibly be broke or not functioning correctly---replace,
al
currently in Kenai, AK