How many gallons / litres is your home water heater?

We live in a suburban 4 bedroom detached home. I find that after my wife and kid shower, I’m stuck showering in cold water.

Are they using too much water or is my water heater just not big enough?

Edit: not my photo. We currently have a 50gal tank.

  • DistressedDad@lemmy.caOPEnglish
    41·
    3 days ago

    Is 40gal-50gal normal for a home? Previous owners were an elderly couple. I’m sure it suited them well. But with our family of 3 with laundry and occasional dishwasher running, it seems like it’s just slightly not enough. Especially if we’re all trying to get ready for an event or have family staying with us.

    Maybe I just need to get it serviced… Thanks!

    • The_v@lemmy.worldEnglish
      8·
      3 days ago

      Get it serviced, the most common cause of lack of water is sediment buildup around the heating elements.

      If everything else is fine and the kids are older, turn the heat up. The tanks are all designed to go up to 140F. However by default the setting is lower in the US to prevent scalding 120-125F.