Is 125 degrees too hot for a water heater?

Your water heater should not be set any higher than 125 degrees. This may seem too low to you – but there is a logical reason behind this number. Any higher than 125 degrees can cause serious burns, especially to children and the elderly.

What is the max temp for a water heater?

120 degrees Fahrenheit
You see, back in 1988, the Consumer Product Safety Commission recommended that water heater manufacturers preset the maximum temperature at 120 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent burns.

How dangerous is 130 degree heat?

Heat Index: 130+ degrees F Health Effect: Heatstroke/sunstroke is highly likely with continued exposure Recommendations: Avoid strenuous outdoor activity. Stay indoors in an air conditioned facility. Stay well-hydrated. Drink 10 gulps every 20 minutes.

What’s the safe temperature for a hot water heater?

The 125 degree limit probably allows for some temperature loss before the hot water gets to the fixtures. Most water heater literature and warning labels mention the availability of thermostatic mixing valves or automatic temperature compensating valves and they recommend their use.

Can a hot water heater be set too high?

When the temperature of the hot water tank is too high, it may affect its service life. Rule of thumb is safe bathing and showering temperature is 100 degrees Fahrenheit. That means your heater hot water temperature should be set at or below 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

What should the hot water temp be in a shower?

Rule of thumb is safe bathing and showering temperature is 100 degrees Fahrenheit. That means your heater hot water temperature should be set at or below 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Sometimes water heater thermometers vary depending on the brand, the age, or how much the water heater is used.

What should the thermostat be on a hot water heater?

Water heater manufacturers recommend that installers set thermostats at 120 – 125 F, and most of them ship the water heaters at an even lower temperature setting. It is not possible to set a water heater thermostat at a given temperature and get a relatively constant temperature of hot water from a water heater.