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I just got a new water heater. It is a state select model-- 50 gallon capacity. My problem is that the water is not hot enough. When I called the plumber, he told me to adjust the temperature on the water heater. How do I adjust the temperature on the water heater?

 

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July 9 2006 at 10:13 AM (15 minutes and 31 seconds later)
         
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Is this gas or electric
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July 9 2006 at 10:14 AM (1 minute and 23 seconds later)
         
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July 9 2006 at 10:20 AM (6 minutes and 8 seconds later)
         
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Ok, facing the unit there should be a small square plate. Normally blue. take this off with the two screws that hold it on. You may want to kill the power to it first.

When you get the cover off pull the insulation back some to expose the thermostat. With a flat head screw driver turn the head screw in the center to wards the higher degree temp you need. Normally about 140 is high enough. There will be temp numbers to guide you. Put the plate back on and your ready to go.

If you have any problems just ask for me. But this will do it and save you a plumbers bill.



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July 9 2006 at 10:32 AM (11 minutes and 26 seconds later)
         
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there are two panels. Should I adjust the temperature on both?
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I agree with joe however 140 is way to hot and out of code this can scald children

Yes adjust both normally the upper is set just a little lower than the lower



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July 9 2006 at 11:33 AM (20 minutes and 40 seconds later)
         
Reply to glenn's Post: Do I need to reset the hi temp limit switch?
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If it set lower than what you set the temp for yes

Some arn't adjustable



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July 9 2006 at 11:42 AM (5 minutes and 43 seconds later)
         
Reply to glenn's Post: The hi temp limit switch is just a button. It is out . Should it be pushed in?
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Hello Yes it should

does it say what it's set for ?



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Ok look in the book you got and see if it say's in there if you set it to high and it trips you will have to set it lower

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