Installers and builders often think they're doing homeowners a favor by using the manufacturers’ preset water heater temperature, which is often 140 degrees F. For most households, however, it's not necessary to keep the appliance set over 120 degrees.
Chances are you can turn down the thermostat on your home's water heater by a few degrees and still have plenty of hot water for everyone's daily shower, not to mention the dishes and laundry!
Lowering the temperature from 140 to 120 could reduce your water heating costs by 6-10%. Give it a try!
Many people find that tweaking the dial and lowering costs and energy consumption can be addictive — you may be able to reduce the temperature even further and it will still be plenty hot.
Try it out and learn what works best for you!
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