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DIY: Adjusting electric water heater temperatures
How to adjust your electric water heater temperature:
- Turn off the power: For electric water heaters, turn off the power at the circuit breaker to avoid electric shock.
- Access the thermostat: Remove the access panels on the water heater to get to the thermostat.
- Adjust the temperature: Use a flathead screwdriver to turn the thermostat dial (pictured to the right, center white dial) to the desired temperature. 120°F is usually recommended to prevent scalding. Be sure that both thermostats are set to the same temperature so that one isn’t overworking.
- Replace the panels: Put the access panels back on the heater.
- Restore power: Turn the power back on at the circuit breaker and test the water temperature after a few hours.
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