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    NorPlan Posts: 425, Reputation: 3
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    May 17, 2013, 06:51 AM
    New Hot Water Tank / Settings??
    We had a new Hot Water tank installed a few days back... Yes Apples & Oranges from the previous tank... Water comes out Scalding Hot now... My query and I know there is 2 separate elements to heat the water... What is the Recommended or Safe Setting the dials should be set at on the elements?? And doesn't it draw more electrical energy at a Higher Setting??
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    May 17, 2013, 07:28 AM
    125 degrees max, or you can get scalded. Yes. It uses more energy to heat water hotter and to maintain it hotter. .
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    May 17, 2013, 08:31 AM
    doesn't it draw more electrical energy at a Higher Setting?
    Yes! The higher the setting the more the elements will turn on drawing more current, Electric water heaters come with a factory setting of 120F. I set mine back to 110 to save me from tempering the hot water with cold to save on energy cost and because that's the water temperature I'm comfortable with in my shower. Good luck, Tom
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    May 18, 2013, 04:26 PM
    If you aren't comfortable trying to do the settings yourself, call back the installer and they will do it for you.
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    May 18, 2013, 05:38 PM
    I agree with all above answers, especially Handyman's. Call the installer back and have them lower the settings. This should/shall be at no charge to you. If they refuse to come back free of charge, simply mention the fact that you are afraid of being scalded and that should get them in gear in a hurry.
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    May 18, 2013, 07:12 PM
    And if the installer is a dealer for the water heater and they won't, feel free to call the toll free number for the manufacturer and give them precise details of the dealer and what they WON'T do. I was in the Appliance Service business for several years and the manufacturer does not like to hear that one of their dealers OR servicers is not getting the job done.
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    May 19, 2013, 07:43 AM
    This is exactly why most states require water heater installers to pull permits. Here, plumbing inspectors check for the temperature and pressure relief valve to be installed and discharged to between 6-12" off the floor, the vacuum relief valve (if required in your area) is installed, and that the temperature has been set to 125F maximum!

    I wonder if a permit is required for this installation in your area and if it is and was not pulled you should discuss that with the installer while he is resetting the temperature... all about you and your family's safety!

    Mark

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