| Modifying the water heater temperature can | | | | water heater manuals as to how the thermostat |
| actually be used in order to save energy. Water | | | | is operated. Usually, the thermostat dial for a gas |
| heaters are known to be the most | | | | storage water heater is located near the bottom |
| energy-consuming appliances in your home, and | | | | of the tank of the gas valve. For electric water |
| you can be spending up to $400 in electric fees | | | | heaters though, thermostats can be found behind |
| annually just through the use of water heaters | | | | screw-on panels or plates. Remember that before |
| alone! | | | | opening the panels, make sure to shut off the |
| There are several ways for you to save up on | | | | electricity to the water heater. This is to prevent |
| energy, and consequently lessen the amount on | | | | you from getting electrocuted. An electric water |
| your utility bills. Among these is purchasing a | | | | heater may also have two thermostats - one for |
| water heater timer or insulating materials. If you | | | | the upper and lower heating elements. |
| are not ready to dip into your pockets, there is | | | | After locating the thermostat and adjusting it to a |
| also an easy way to minimize your water heater | | | | lower water temperature, take note of the |
| energy consumption. Just change the water | | | | beginning temperature and the adjusted |
| heater temperature. | | | | temperature displayed on the thermostat dial. This |
| How does this work? | | | | will serve as your future reference. Afterwards, |
| By simply lowering the thermostat setting on | | | | proceed to checking the water temperature at |
| your water heater, you can save critical amounts | | | | the tap farthest from the water heater if the |
| of energy. For every 10 degrees Fahrenheit | | | | temperature has indeed dropped according to |
| reduction in water temperature, you can save up | | | | your specifications. Most thermostat dials are |
| to 5% of energy. | | | | inaccurate so you might need to perform several |
| Did you know? | | | | adjustments before you finally get the right |
| Some manufacturers calibrate water heater | | | | temperature. |
| thermostats at 140 degrees Fahrenheit even | | | | Miscellaneous Tips on Using your Water Heater |
| when the average household only requires a | | | | If you plan to be away from home for several |
| water heater temperature setting of 120 degrees | | | | days, turn the thermostat down to its lowest |
| Fahrenheit. If you lower your temperature setting | | | | setting or completely turn off your water heater. |
| by 20 degrees Fahrenheit, you can be saving up | | | | You can switch it off by turning off the circuit |
| to 10% of energy. Using 140 degrees Fahrenheit | | | | breaker to it. |
| as your temperature setting can also pose some | | | | For dishwashers without a booster heater, use |
| serious risks and hazards, such as scalding. | | | | water temperature with the range of 130-140 |
| Lowering your water temperature to 120 degrees | | | | degrees Fahrenheit for maximum cleaning. |
| Fahrenheit can also delay the process of corrosion | | | | As a whole, if you want to cut back on electricity |
| and mineral buildup in your water heater and pipes. | | | | costs, but you're not ready to invest in water |
| This contributes in making your water heater last | | | | heater timers and insulating materials, you can do |
| longer and function at its optimal efficiency. | | | | so by simply lowering down the water heater |
| How do I operate the thermostat? | | | | temperature setting. |
| You can refer to the instructions found in your | | | | |