Water Heater General Information
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Not too hot
Doctors and pediatricians generally suggest that water temperature not exceed 120° F, for adults and especially for children. For they may suffer burns.
A child can receive a server burn quite quickly, so take a minute and check your homes water heater temperature setting. For example, if it is set at 125, don’t think that this is just a little more than what’s suggested, so nothing will happen; for even at 125° F, injuries can occur.
Fun facts
- The average home uses approximately 64 Gallons of water a day.
- $400 to $600 a year is the average home owner cost to heat their water for a year.
- 2nd largest utility expense for a home owner. It is about 14% to 18% of the utility bill.
Tip
Flushing your water heater tank once a year helps get rid of the sediment build-up in it. Thus, the water heater will last longer and operate more efficiently.
Types of water heater
Tank water heaters ( the most common type)
- Electric
- Gas
Tankless water heaters
- Electric
- Gas
Boiler system
- Large system for complex
- Individual system for one home
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Water temperature should be under 120 degrees or cooler, should be drained once a year and can explode under some circumstances.
Can you turn it off if it needs replaced so you can still at least have cold water in the house