Anyone care to speculate here? A 1978 home, slab on grade foundation, ceramic tile floor, there is a 4" X 4" section directly in front of the bathroom toilet that (according to the owner) stays constantly warm.
Using my laser thermometer this spot was right at 90 degrees, move a few inches away in any direction and the temp drops to room temp or about 72 degrees.
The water heater is located directly behind the wall where the toilet sits. So, I thought maybe the water line might have been set into the concrete crooked or maybe happened to be sitting high right at that spot. Owner says it remains constantly warm at all times ever since he lived there.
No signs of tile damage or surrounding wall damage. I guess without taking up the tiles and cutting into the slab he may never know exactly what is causing it.
Ideas?
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