Programmable thermostats allow you to set different temperatures for different times of the day.

Right out-of-the-box, most manufacturers set their water heaters to 140 degrees. There are a few reasons for this. First, the manufacturer doesn't know the size ... Energy efficiency: Lowering the temperature on your water heater can help you save energy and reduce utility bills. Water heating is the second highest source ... Apr 29, 2024 ... Setting the water heater thermostat to 120°F or lower strikes a good balance between providing hot enough water for household needs and keeping energy costs ... While this is the best or optimal temperature for your water tank, it's not the temperature that is set upon installation. Most hot water heaters are factory ... The temperature of your water heater should be adjusted between 50 and 60 degrees Celsius. Any higher or lower than this could be dangerous. While increasing ... There is some disagreement between various experts as to how high you should set the temperature on your water heater. The EPA recommends that you always leave ... Mar 20, 2019 ... Measure it if you can - what is the external temp of many different points of your hot water heater. Shawn and I are both engineers. So we do ... Aug 30, 2020 ... DW has askemln me if there is a way to lower the water temp - as it gets too hot for her. Strangely (or not), I'm not sure how to adjust it. Is ... Sep 16, 2021 ... I set mine at 140° and have a mixing valve right where the hot water line leaves the tank that cuts it down to 120° before it enters the system. Dec 30, 2023 ... Most of the search results said anywhere between 120°F and 140°F is normal, and advised against going hotter than 140.