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Hot Showers vs Cold Showers—Which Are Actually Better For You

01/15/2025

Is it just us, or does it feel like the entire Internet is ablaze with conversations about soaking themselves in freezing cold water? Between ice baths, cold showers, and cold plunges, being wet and freezing cold seems to be all the rage these days. (Hopefully, this trend won’t be like all the conversations about intermittent fasting that you got stuck listening to in the company breakroom).

While we can’t argue with the immunity-boosting potential of a cold shower, warm showers have amazing benefits worth highlighting. For example, it feels nice not to be cold in the morning. Hot water also has the potential to reduce inflammation. 

No matter how you prefer to shower, the temperature of the water trickling down your spine should be your decision, not something forced upon you by an old, creaky water heater. Brea/Orange County Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning gives you the freedom to choose how you shower!

Get Back Your Morning Mojo

If you possess the mental fortitude necessary to steel yourself for the freezing-cold embrace of a 40-degree shower, more power to you! However, not everyone wants to start their day with a feat of courage. If you’re part of the 95% of the population who prefer a warm, relaxing shower or the 100% of the population who sometimes enjoy a warm shower when they need a little pick-me-up, you require a water heater that’s up to the task. 

Unfortunately, not all water heaters are up to snuff. (If you’ve ever spent five minutes dancing around the bathroom with one hand under the water, praying it heats up soon, you know exactly what we’re talking about). Often, this results from regular wear and tear and too few service visits in between.

Better Mornings Ahead

Common water heater issues include calcification, faulty valves, leaks, broken dip tubes, or problems with the pilot light. Luckily, like most things in your home, these problems can be easily fixed by a trained professional. 

At Brea Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, we specialize in repairing and replacing water heaters, ensuring you can enjoy reliably hot showers without any freezing cold surprises. On average, water heaters should be replaced every 8 to 12 years and maintained annually. Essential maintenance tasks include descaling, temperature checks, and inspecting the pressure relief valve.

Take back control of your morning routine with a hot, refreshing shower that’s ready when you are and stays warm the whole way through. Life’s sure to throw some curveballs. But regardless of whether your toddler has a morning meltdown, your dog makes a mess on your new rug, or your boss suddenly reschedules your meeting to start in 20 minutes, there should be at least one part of your morning you can count on.

If you need a water heater that meets your needs, call the experts at (714) 459-5673. We have the tools and training to ensure you can enjoy a hot shower whenever you want.

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