2007-03-19 07:28:56 · 5 answers · asked by g_loe619 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
whatever you are happy with but keep in mind that anything over 120 means a higher bill and higher risk of scalding. it takes 3 seconds for 120 degree water to burn you, less if it's hotter. Open a hot faucet and test the temp with a meat thermometer.
Turning it up to 150 won't kill bacteria, it has to be boiled to do that. on city water the only time that will be necessary, they will issue a boil water alert.
Dishwashers have an internal heater, run the hot water in the kitchen sink until it comes out hot, then start the dishwasher and you'll be fine.
2007-03-19 18:58:17 · answer #1 · answered by Brian M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To prevent scalding, the recommended temperature is 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
To lengthen the life of your water heater it is also recommended that once a year turn the water heater off and drain it. This will help remove sediment that has built up in the bottom of the tank.
2007-03-19 15:52:22 · answer #2 · answered by Ben D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
120 degrees sounds good. At about every three months you should raise the temperature for three days to 150° so to kill bacteria inside the tank.
2007-03-19 14:46:57 · answer #3 · answered by enord 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
120 degrees F
2007-03-19 14:34:24 · answer #4 · answered by simshalom18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may depend if you have a dishwasher. They suggest raising the temp if you have one. Check the owners manual and see what they suggest. I think it's a 150f
2007-03-19 15:23:18 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋