Residential Water Heater Problem Repair And Reviews

Question: Do you set both elements in a water heater the same temperature?

(Posted by: worknlakeside on 2010-03-03 11:30:11)

For an electric water heater do you set both the upper and lower elements the same temperature or does one go higher then the other?

Posted by: Blastoff Daily on 2010-03-05, 07:54:21

Yes you should. From the manufacture the water heaters are preset to 120 degrees. In the winter time it is common for people to adjust. Note that 125 degrees can scald. Hence the manufacture and business must set to 120. IMPORTANT: Turn off the power to the electricity at the fuse panel. It should be labeled water heater or h2o and commonly 2 30 aamp breakers together, adjust with a flat head screwdriver, then turn on the breakers. Safety first.

Posted by: Mark Driver on 2010-03-03, 12:06:05

YES, SET THEM THE SAME. SOMETIMES YOU'LL HAVE ONE ADJUSTMENT FOR BOTH ELEMENTS.

Posted by: Paul on 2010-03-03, 14:18:17

Water heaters are typically set at 120 degrees. anything higher could cause problems. Make sure you do set your thermostats both the upper and lower at the same temperatures. If you only set one of them at a different temperature, the other one will always be trying to heat up because of the temperature difference in the upper and lower water. Hope this helps.