Rheem Electric Water Heater Temperature Adjustment

Be sure to read and follow the warnings outlined on the label pictured below.

Rheem electric water heater temperature adjustment.

Your home s water heater is one of the most important components of your plumbing. With each 10ºf reduction in water temperature you can save between 3 5 in energy costs so now is a good time to check the temperature on your electric water heater. Rheem water heaters are efficient appliances used to heat your household water. Rheem manufacturing ranks as the global leader in the manufacture of high quality sustainable and innovative water heaters tankless water heaters air conditioners furnaces pool heaters and hvac systems for residential and commercial applications and is a full member of ahri the air conditioning heating refrigeration institute.

Don t get me wrong i think that this is water heat. A rheem water heater leaves the factory with the temperature preset at 120 degrees fahrenheit but you can adjust the temperature on the thermostat anywhere from 90 degrees fahrenheit up to 150. Often the water heater s thermostats come preset to 120 degrees fahrenheit to comply with safety regulations. Step 1 before you make an adjustment to the water heater check the temperature of the hot water as it comes out of a faucet closest to the water heater.

Water temperature adjustment safety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the water temperature setting of water heater s thermostat. If you find that your water is too hot you might need to turn down the temperature on your rheem water heater. With proper maintenance and care your water heater will last for years. Water temperatures above 125 f can cause severe burns or death from scalding.