Our water is not hot enough for more than one shower and want to increase the temperature.
2007-01-16 03:32:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sorry, by my question i meant what was recommended for the people using the shower...i didn't mean what was safe for the actual hot water heater ^_^;; hehe
2007-01-16 03:56:35 · update #1
Most heaters are designed with a temperature shut-off valve that shuts the heater down if the temp exceeds 190 degrees. Otherwise, size of the household, and hot water requirements will determine where you set the thermostat. If it's set too low, you'll likely run out too quickly. If it's too hot, it will scald somebody. But I set mine at 110 degrees. I can add the cold water mixture to ensure the water isn't too hot while not worrying about using pure hot, in which case, it will deplete faster. Also, you don't want to set it so that not everyone in the household can shower one after another. If a household of 3 people can't take a shower without running out of hot water, you should set the temperate a bit higher.
2007-01-16 03:46:53 · answer #1 · answered by stretch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are your water heater is not adequate for the home or you need to replace or supplement the system. Sometimes, a remedy is a smaller tank added to the line which increases the overall capacity of the available hot water. You can also look into replacing your tank with a tankless type which is quite common in Europe but not here in the states yet. Essentially, the water would pass through a coil and is heated as needed. It gives you unlimited hot water and is very efficient since it only heats the amount you need. Additionally, it takes little to no room. The only drawback is the initial cost of the unit and installation.
See below for tankless water heater info.
2007-01-16 03:58:46 · answer #2 · answered by jimmyjames 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water heaters come preset at 120 deg. Provided it is large enough for your needs go ahead and raise the temp. to 135 to 140. Don't raise above 120 if you have small children. If someone takes career showers your out of luck. Better get a 60 gallon tank.
2007-01-19 21:23:13 · answer #3 · answered by mountainriley 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the water heater gas or electric? If electric your elements might be burnt out or have a build-up on them that would cut down on their efficiency. We recently changed our elements. @$10 each Make sure you get an element wrench about another $10 . This is a lot easier and less expensive than getting a new heater or paying more for energy a higher setting.Our heater is over 20 years old and we change the elements every 7 years.
2007-01-16 09:47:26 · answer #4 · answered by Jerry & Bonnie Daytona 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The safety issue isn't for the water heater but for you so most recomendations say 140 degrees to avoid a possible scalding.... you probably need to have the water heater checked ....it should supply more than that... unless you are taking really long showers......
2007-01-16 03:39:25 · answer #5 · answered by sw-in-gardener 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you need a larger water heater. The highest temp should be 130 max.
2007-01-16 03:42:28 · answer #6 · answered by ErMiDaPops 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
125 is the best if you have children. It won't scald when touched. Most manufacturers recommend this setting.
2007-01-16 03:47:54 · answer #7 · answered by tim r 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
120 deg. Farenheit is a good temp for everyone.
2007-01-16 10:50:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋