While it is important to have your water heater at a certain minimum temperature to keep your water safe, if you can make a mug of tea just by opening your faucet, your water temperature is too high. Learn more by watching this video.
Many people have water heaters that are wasting energy. To find out if this applies to you, use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of hot water coming out of a faucet—anything over 120 degrees Fahrenheit is too hot. Adjusting the temperature, using a timer, and installing a water heater blanket are all ways to reduce energy waste from water heaters.
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