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February Supporting: Ideal Water Heater Settings
Setting the temperature on your water heater correctly is an important part of maintaining your home's plumbing system. If you set the temperature too low, you won't have access to hot water when you need it. If you set it too high, you could be wasting energy and risking a potential scalding hazard. Let's explore what the ideal setting is for your water heater.
Recommended Settings for Different Types of Homes
The recommended settings vary depending on who is living in your home. In general, if you have young children or elderly people living with you, lower temperatures are recommended to protect them from scalding hazards. Set your water heater to around 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48 °C) for these situations. This should provide plenty of hot water while keeping everyone safe from accidental burns.
On the other hand, if there are no young children or elderly people in your home, a slightly higher setting may be preferable. A temperature setting of 140°F (60°C) will provide a good balance between safety and convenience; it's not so high that anyone can get burned by accident but still warm enough to give you plenty of hot water when you want it.
Conserving Energy and Saving Money
No matter what kind of family lives in your home, a lower temperature setting will help conserve energy and save money on your monthly bills. While 120°F (48 °C) may not be hot enough for some households' needs, reducing the temperature just 10 degrees can cut down on energy usage by up to 5%. That's why many modern tankless water heaters offer adjustable thermostats that allow homeowners to set their own desired levels of warmth and energy efficiency.
Overall, the best temperature for your water heater depends on who is living in your household and how much hot water they need. For most families with children or elderly people at home, a setting between 120-140°F (48-60 °C) is ideal; this provides enough hot water while avoiding any potential scalding hazards. Additionally, adjusting the thermostat even just 10 degrees lower than usual can make a big difference in terms of energy conservation and cost savings over time. No matter what type of household setup you have or how much hot water you use daily, make sure to adjust your thermostat accordingly so everyone stays safe while saving money!
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