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New Water Heater No Hot Water
Common Hot Water Heater Problems
One of the most common
water heater problems, “new water heater no hot water” service calls, is the installer failing to turn up the heat.
New water heaters distributed from their manufacturing facilities have their thermostats set in the off position or
otherwise the lowest setting possible. This is a safety protocol to protect any unwary consumers from being burned
or scalded after the new water heater is first installed. Most water heater manufacturers do not recommend setting
the maximum water temperature above 120-degress Fahrenheit.
Electric water heater
thermostats are easily set. It is recommended that you first turn off all electrical power to the electric water
heater. Remove the front panel cover plates that cover the thermostat or thermostats, and element or elements.
Locate the temperature
control dials on the approximant center of each thermostat. Using a small flat-tip screwdriver with an insulated
handle, turn the water heater temperature dials until your desired temperature setting is
reached.
Replace the cover panels
and insulation if available.
Turn the power back on
to the water heater.
Turn on a hot water
faucet and let the water run for 10 minutes, this should allow enough warm water to escape the water heater and
the thermostats to turn on and reheat the water to the desired temperature. Turn the faucet or faucets off. Wait two hours for the water heater to reach
its maxim temperature setting.
Turn on a hot water
faucet and measure the water temperature with a cooking thermometer. If the water is too hot, Start at step one
and lower the temperature dial on the thermostat(s). If the water temperature is still not hot enough, start at
step one and raise the temperature setting on each thermostat. Caution- water above 120 degrees Fahrenheit can cause severe burns and
scalding injuries, especially to children and older adults.
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