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    abbymimi Posts: 36, Reputation: 3
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    Oct 4, 2008, 07:24 PM
    Hot Water Temperature Surge
    Does anyone have any idea why my hot water would suddenly be hotter (quite a bit hotter) than usual? No one has touched the water heater (I don't even know where the temperature setting is). We've had quite a few electric surges lately, but I can't imagine why this would have anything to do with it. Thanks.
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    Oct 4, 2008, 08:21 PM

    Check the condition of your anode rod? If it is severely encrusted with hard water scale it may be building up excess heat? Not sure of this. I am a layman. If you have a water heater manual, get familiar with it. In the meantime. Be careful if you have elderly, young, or folks who have decreased sensitivity to hot that no one gets burned.
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    Oct 4, 2008, 10:13 PM

    Electric water heater? Age?
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    Oct 5, 2008, 09:23 AM

    Your thermostat on the electric heater may be failing and not maintaining the setting. The anode would not affect the temp nor would a power surge.
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    Oct 12, 2008, 08:09 AM

    Where is the thermostat located on most water heaters? My water heater is about 3 years old. Also, my manual say that the high temperature limit switch might be activated - but I can't figure out where the switch is?! Should I call a professional?
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    Oct 12, 2008, 10:21 AM

    Make sure you kill the power and even test after you think you are sure. The thermostat is located under a small panel screwed to the side of the tank. The plate is about the size of TV Guide.
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