10/08/2026
Why Is My Cold Water Hot?
https://theplumbersbride.com/2026/06/22/why-is-my-cold-water-hot/
🚰 **Ever turned on the COLD water and gotten HOT water instead?**
In a Houston summer, sometimes the answer really is just… **because Texas.** ☀️😂
But if your cold water **stays hot**, your plumbing may be trying to tell you something. A failing faucet cartridge, mixing valve, or even your washing machine can sometimes be the culprit.
I’m sharing a few things I’ve learned from Bear about this surprisingly common plumbing mystery. 💙
**Keeping you in hot water… just maybe not on the cold side.**
— The Plumber’s Bride
You walk over to the sink. Turn on the cold water. And… it’s hot. Not warm. Not room temperature. Actually hot. If you live in Houston or surrounding areas, you’re definitely not the first person t…