What are the common mistakes to avoid when setting my water heater temperature?

Nov 16, 2021 ... I have an ancient square box type water heater (Seward, Atwood, etc) on my Cal 2-27 that I have been unable to find a manufacturer labels on ... 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 ... 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 ... Sep 16, 2021 ... We recommend 120°F as the most efficient setting. Insulate pipes. Detail in line. Another way to reduce heat loss is insulating your hot water ... Jul 4, 2023 ... What temperature should a tankless water heater be set to? For most residential uses, a temperature setting of 120° - 125°F is sufficiently hot ... The default setting on most water heaters is 140 degrees Fahrenheit, but the Department of Energy recommends moving it to 120 degrees if you have small children ... Oct 17, 2024 ... For most households, keeping the water heater set to 120°F offers a good balance of safety, comfort, and energy efficiency. Jun 11, 2024 ... On my 5th camping trip my water heater stopped holding the temperature I set it at. Gets way to hot. Anyone else having this problem? Jan 31, 2023 ... Yes, it's hot, but apparently that is the temp needed to keep the water heater from becoming a breeding ground. We set our water heater at that ... What Temperature Should My Water Heater Be Set At? Technician water heater install. Your water heater's temperature setting is a fine line that needs to be ...