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Adjust thermostat on hot water heater Lower the thermostat on hot water heater <> save 3-5% operating cost for each 10° lower |
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thermometer to check temperature at each faucet Compare thermometer reading with thermostat setting on water heater to roughly estimate efficiency of water heater |
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With gas heater,No candles, open flame or smoking Step 1 Locate gas valve Do not turn off gas Large dial is only thing that will be changed |
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Step
1: Electric Find Flat & phillips screwdrivers + Flashlight
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Step 2: gas Rotate large dial to change thermostat Line up dial with notch at top Newer gas valves rotate opposite direction see |
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Step 2: Electric Remove covers (save screws) Pull out insulation <>Top thermostat is larger <>Bottom thermostat is smaller
Don't touch or move wires Insulation
& cover must be put back when finished or thermostat will not
read correct temp |
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  Calibrate Gas control valve: Calibration on Gas valve may not be correct. Setting at HOT might cause higher or lower temperatures. All settings are approximate. If calibration is far off, then rotate dial so temp at faucet is good. If temperatures fluctuate, then gas control is bad or you might have stacking or crossover Troubleshoot gas water heater |
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Step 3: Electric Use flat tip screwdriver to set top and bottom thermostats to 120° <> this temperature is good for most homes For homes that use more hot water, set top thermostat 5-10° higher. All water heater thermostat settings are approximate > test result at faucet with thermometer Wire thermostat Troubleshoot thermostat Replace thermostat |
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120° is good for most homes |
 Use screwdriver to change electric water heater thermostat |
Close-up view of top thermostat <> yours will look different If 120° leaves you short of hot water, the tank could have sediment build-up <> flush tank |
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Gas
dial is set on vacation
<> this means pilot light is ON
and tank is heated to about 50°
to prevent freezing Use this setting to save money when hot water is not needed |
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Step 4: Finish electric Put covers on <> make sure insulation is put back or cool air will cause thermostat to misread temp <> put metal covers on <> pick up tools <> turn on circuit breaker Inspect for water on floor or leaking pipes Troubleshoot leak Hot water can scald and burn a child safety chart |
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Hot
water can scald and burn a child safety chart If you smell gas, call the gas company Avoid CO hazard with gas water heater Read about CO hazard 1 2 |
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