How to Increase Hot Water Temperature | Water Heater Adjustment

[@TheNarrowGate101]

Thank you for helping me end my cold shower situation

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Enjoy the heat!

[@victorvicious3736]

I LOVE a good video that just gets straight to the point. I did every step he mentioned and now my water is at a perfect 120! Thanks a bunch!

[@laborday4123]

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[@trinaharp5628]

Thanks my husband passed away he was the one that handled that. Feel like 👍🏽a big girl

[@rogue6856]

Thank you so much for this video! I just moved into my new home and my builder never set my water heater. This worked! Now I can take a HOT shower!😊❤

[@epickillers1030]

I bought this water heater kzbin.infoUgkx8G49mV71sAzUl9shXyLW-r3XgHH9EVh1 for use in my bus conversion. I installed it under my kitchen sink and it is fed by a high efficiency on-demand LP water heater. It is both a backup hot water source as well as a water saving device since we have hot water on demand rather than having to wait for the gas on demand water heater to finish its ignition cycle. I decided on this water heater due to the fact that it only draws 1300watts when it's ON instead of the 1500 watts that most Water heaters this size draw. In an RV a couple hundred watts can be a big deal. With very low standby losses, I don't have to worry about excessive power consumption. When propane is not available for our gas water heater, in conjunction with our low flow shower head there is enough hot water available to shower, albeit we won't be taking "hotel showers." Also very happy with the recovery rate of this water heater. Granted, it is quite small, but it does exactly what we need it to do.

[@joshuacampodonico6554]

Perfect thank you helped a lot I was trying to figure out why my water heater wasn’t getting any hot water after like 30mins problem solved. Appreciate your help.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You're welcome!

[@quakerome4594]

I was about to call a plumber! you saved me 48$ thank you

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You bet 👍

[@michaelkidd7821]

Love a good straight forward how to video. Thanks so much. Very easy.

[@rrt401]

Thank you so much! From a single female homeowner!!

[@insomniac-lq3gx]

Kept it simple and straight to the point

[@hawashayetrn5175]

Thanks for the good information. It is simple but without knowledge how to do it. It is difficult. Keep up with a good work.

[@zahdin]

Very good information and you know the art of telling as well. Thank you!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Appreciate the kind words 👍

[@Alexandradelacruz973]

Everyday Home Repairs it pretty hard

[@Deklectic]

I cranked mine up to C and its PERFECT for my particular house hold because we use alot of hot water and now we never run out because the heater can keep up vs when we first got the heater and didn't realize it was set on low thinking we had a heater that sucked and its supposed to be a quick recovery gas heater. Learn something new everyday.🤣 Most people never give it much thought and think its normal to run out of hot water after 5 mins in the shower.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

100% and I would guess at least 50% of home owners don't even know you can adjust the water heater temp. Also handy to crank down if you are going to be out of town for a bit to save a little on the gas bill.

[@masaudiman]

so with you turning up your temperature on your water heater it made your hot water in the shower last longer ? because that’s my issue we have hot water for like 10 mins and then it goes cold. Mine was set on “low” before this video as well !

[@Deklectic]

@@masaudiman Yeah Its worked well for me so far.. We use to have the same issue but play around with the temp adjuster and see whats good for your particular house hold.. Hope it helps because I feel your pain I hate running out of hot water.. I would have to take a hot shower for an HR or more straight for me to run out now when before just 10 mins would suck the water cold. I also have a Gas water heater I'm not sure how much that differs from an electric water heater now a days because technology is much better so that might play a factor too I'm in no way a professional on this topic hence the reason I turned to KZbin like everyone else 🤣

[@veronicamondragon3111]

I turn it up all the way to C but my shower takes a long time to get warm . Not hot . I went out thinking it needed time to heat up the boiler but it’s still warm and my family wants it hotter . What can I do ?

[@101perspective]

Not sure if you are still having this problem or not. If so, the problem is that you probably have a limiter on your faucet/shower. It prevents you from turning your heat all the way up. At the end of his video he provides a link where you can go to learn how to adjust it.

[@ellengardocki8332]

I know how to adjust the temp but I have another question. I noticed that your gas pipe going into the Honeywell settings has some "goop" around the coupling. My plumber didnt "goop" it up enough. What is that stuff and where do I get it? Thanks for your helpful videos.

[@mikekastanek4711]

We have this exact same heater. Recently our 7yo heater was only luke warm. Watched a lot of videos and thought I would have to flush out sediment, but most advised not doing that. Turns out my lady accidentally bumped the temp knob with a vacuum cleaner and had nudged it way down! I wish manufacturers would make the marking on the knob a bright arrow because it was really hard to see what the setting had changed to, and how about instead of letters, use the actual projected temperature! I think I saw elsewhere that A equals 120, B equals 130, and C equals 140, but not 100% sure. I think I will buy a thermometer and check it as noted at a few different faucets.

[@spontaneousleandra600]

Hello, I have a blue flame, light blinking blue but when o turn the dial to hot I don’t hear a click or hear the flame. What should I do? I checked my water temperature and it’s still cold

[@DCB1209]

Thank you so much, my water is actually too hot, it tested at 148-150F.

[@JustTrying2MakeitToJesus]

I always turn mine to very hot. I like a steamy hot bath. Like, hot hot. I just moved. I cleaned the bathroom before using it (even though it's gorgeous as is) I got in and immediately realized it was under lukewarm. The lukewarm water ran out before the bath could get half way full. So the kids and I got out and I switched it to very hot. Just want to make sure it's safe to do. The kids are old enough not to get scolded by it, but I don't want to push it or blow up. It's brand new. It should be ok right?

[@jamesmccamish3901]

Excellent, as usual!

[@Joemil271]

I didn’t know you can set the dial between settings. That’s great the hot setting is just a bit too cool. I will try between hot and A

[@WalkingbytheSpiritAlways]

Hi. What about when it's about 10 years old? Could it be sediment? The HVAC people have cleaned the gas element. It does get a whole lot of use since I have lived alone this whole time. I have heard it might need to be drained. Any ideas on how not to waste 60 gallons of hot water? I have a pool. Thanks.

[@ALYoung-wj8td]

Thank u. I'm heading out to the garage to sew what kind of water heater we have!! I can't get a full bathtub of hot water and my husband won't do it!! So I'll do it myself

[@swacmedia5141]

Thank you, learn something new everyday

[@dougstyles]

Tip...Most electric heaters temp control is under the top panel👍

[@Traetuus]

They're in both panels. They have two elements.

[@MissTopDJ007]

What if it doesn't flash at all? I noticed my gas stove isn't turned on either even though I did pay for the bill. Is it the system or the gas company?

[@CGT2023]

Great video, right to the point

[@hollywagner4567]

Maintenance came and put in new hot water tank electric he turned it up to high 140 I told him I thought that temp was to high he argued said it was the right temperature it's too hot for me glad I watched this to get more of an idea of what temperature is the best

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Yeah, 140F can be dangerous especially if you have children in the house/apt.

[@jdoyle4811]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs Boilers or Hot water tanks should have Tempering valves in line on the hot water line in basement leading to shower and faucets. These Tempering valves have cold water lines with a limiter usually set at 104. The 140F water in tank will provide a larger hot water supply but for the user a valve will limit it to 104F with the cold water also feeding into it (tempering)

[@tilamore71]

yours is set between High and Low, is it still a good temp to avoid bacteria grwing in the tank? 'Cause I feel its scalding hot for us when the dial is on HOT. Thanks!

[@kamibarry]

Hi there my hot water is roasting everywhere else except my bath tap what can I do ?

[@michaelrickman3161]

No limiter on my shower, had a flooded basement in 2021, and had to dry the basement out. Now the heater (Honeywell Electronic) is set at hottest temperature, but the electronic unit doesn't get the water hot enough any more. I guess I should replace the water heater.

[@jdoyle4811]

Of course one would be scolded by 120 degree water as a hot shower is around 104 degrees and the safety valve in the shower or at the boiler is adjustable and probably limited at 104. However if you had the hot water set at 160 and the the 160 degree water in tank with be tempered with cold water to come out of the shower head at 104. Thus I higher water temperture setting for hot water tank provides a larger buffer of hot water for the family.

[@82levy5]

Incredible. If you turn the temperature higer, you will get hotter water... What a miracle.

[@robert791]

Hey you thar . How is u duin eis they higer like nigger or har lake burr.. jest cheken et out.

[@AC-Ninja]

🤯

[@Butterflybishop7001]

😂😂😂

[@rarihunnidzproductionz4069]

🫵🏾 R Hilarious 😂

[@johannesatlas5268]

Thank you man! 🤙🏾

[@littlepeanutshop23]

Very helpful but I need help on how make the status light blink blue

[@AlexSchwartzATV]

Turned mine up and next day water was steady flowing out of my pressure relief valve. Two weeks later and it still drips even though i turned it back down. What a mess lol

[@Joemil271]

I have an ac smith . Bad thing is it only has 4 settings A B C D. Can’t set it in between

[@stephanrichardson3482]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@Mike-ij8uq]

If that tank leaks where do you think the water will go? Should have put in a drain pan.

[@lindatyler4579]

If you only have the hot water on how does it get hotter by turning a valve

[@GRIPLOCK-PS90]

How do you turn the hot water down

[@omarlok4866]

How long does the flame keep going until I could try the water

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Should be good to test it out within 30 minutes max. Did you just adjust it up 5-10 degrees F? If so, should be even faster.

[@lindasatterwhite6462]

Thanks 😊👍 so much!

[@cdr4286]

should you smell any gas when it's warming up?

[@Mintroyalee]

is it normal for the pilot light to increase in size when you increase the tank temperature?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

This is a the actual pilot light or the burner flames once lit? If it is the pilot light that usually stays the same size with small variations with a change in the gas supply.

[@Mintroyalee]

​@@EverydayHomeRepairs awesome, thanks.

[@Frizzleman]

Very helpful thank you

[@christopherpenn1326]

Is there a guide that states what each setting is?

[@LAAA323]

Mines didn’t make no noise when I turn it in between the hot and cold and we have the same one

[@delrioerik34]

Thank you!

[@MrNeutronics]

Does my regular faucet have a limiter also? My showers have hot water but my bathroom faucets do not get hot also water pressure on one faucet is low

[@jdoyle4811]

I believe safety laws call for a Tempering valve connected off the feed from hot water tank with cold water line into the valve with a temperture control feeding hot water through out the home. There maybe other reasons why your faucet has lower temperture and pressure

[@MsReeReeTV99]

Thanks. Great 👍

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Happy to help!

[@danew637]

Where is that video :( I need it

[@lacorialovebug1368]

Mine is on A should I move it up one more my water is like warm and feels cold to skin when I shower

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

It could also be a little different problem. This video outlines a limiter which might need to be adjusted at the shower valve. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6aYnKF7h6mkabs

[@lacorialovebug1368]

Thank you it’s not just my shower it’s all the sinks as well

[@A06training]

what if we turn the dial and we didnt hear the heater turn on?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Is the burner not turning on at all? If this is the case I assume you would have no warm / hot water. Is that correct?

[@Aljudah757]

Where is the video about the shower what you were explaining towards the end is my problem

[@ToniWright501]

Whoa that's the one I have!! 😳

[@tomomasta5332]

I have a me water heater tank.. I cant find where the temperature ...do you just lower where it says low or very hot next to pilot button... Should i just out that knob to low since the water is too hot now? Theres no 120 or tenperature knob to know what temp it is

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Rotating the knob towards the pilot setting will lower the temperature. It will take a bit as the hot water cools or moves through the hot water pipes but within the day it should become cooler.

[@damonheidrich4682]

My wife thanks you 😅

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

😂

[@Mrram_930]

How do you change it back

[@jdoyle4811]

Look at the control and the lowest setting is Low probably for summer or vacation,etc

[@woinegetachew1356]

Think you

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You bet!

[@shawnantunes7518]

I was lost thanks for this hahaha

[@DuyDepTraiPhoBaTrieu]

Interesting, I got the exact controller :D

[@Junior-fl1pq]

My water heater must be broken or some because I got it on VERY HOT and it just warmer that's it

[@jdoyle4811]

Turning the control up to higher setting is not instantaneously and could expect no warm water to hot to take at least 10 minutes on a gas burner hot with a 40 gallon tank

[@pn3940]

If it’s only 125 F, why is it hot?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Although you will find a bit of a range 125F is a common set point to ensure you get hot water but stay away from water temps which could be too hot especially for children.

[@jdoyle4811]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs 125F water provides burns in less than 19 seconds on adults and normal shower setting around 104F

[@Leartoearn]

Thx bro

[@lovethosebudgies]

How about an electric hot water heater?

[@jdoyle4811]

Hot water tanks have two elements inside the tank and have a control to adjust water temps

[@jimcarter4929]

Apparently it is as secret what the letter settings are for because I haven't found a n explanation yer.

[@twinmaffiacr-v9225]

Thanks , u helped a lot 🥳

[@AverageReviewsYT]

I have mine set to 130. That’s as hot as I can stand. Barely.kind of.

[@jdoyle4811]

The water in the hot water tank is 130F but coming out of shower or faucet is 104F . A safety valve on hot water line should be there to prevent scolding according to city/town codes

[@AverageReviewsYT]

@@jdoyle4811 104 is cooler than any tap should be lol.. that’s barely warm lol and yes the op valve is there but under normal temps that’s not an issue.. there are people who get 150 water and although it’s dumb as hell to have tap that hot.. it usually shortens the life of the tank.. it doesent necessarily blow the valve.. usually I hear the tank splits from a long time of doing it… code where I’m at limits to 130. My tap at my new place is 134 so it’s been turned up.. as a homeowner you can go as high as you want.. but a plumber.. can’t go above 130 where I’m at.. and tbh.. that’s as high as you need.. anything over 130 and it’s likely to cause scalding to easily..

[@Jay-cc8fi]

❤

[@boblazarrss]

Nope im in the bath

[@bayarearob]

No, its too damn hot and i need to turn it down

[@Alexandradelacruz973]

Pls help l need it really bad AND I NEED TO DRUSH MY TETHE HELP PLS

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

How can I help?

[@Alexandradelacruz973]

Really l think it works but I just caught a big bucket let’s say a bowl and then I just heated up and boiled it and then just brush my teeth because I couldn’t go to sleep without brushing my teeth but thank you for your help

[@cesaraugustus9064]

You might want to amend the title of the video to Gas water heater only. This was not helpful

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hey Cesar, do you have an electrical water heater?

[@cesaraugustus9064]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs yes I do. It stopped working today. It has been very cold here. I drained it and adjusted the temperature upward. How can I tell if it is getting electricity? It is hard wired and I have no way to tell if it is getting power. What a stupid design flaw.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

I use a non-contact voltage tester. You can get is close to the wire coming in and you will be able to detect if power is being delivered to the unit.

[@cesaraugustus9064]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs I priced one at a Lowe's nearby. I'll scoop one up this afternoon. The wire leading into the unit is encased in a thick plastic sheaf, like a flexible packaging (but smaller). Can I also test one of the wires going directly to one of the thermostats?

[@cesaraugustus9064]

Thank you so much for replying to my comment.

[@sudilos1172]

Yap yap yap yap. So many wasted words

[@lespi3162]

🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@Lilv_chanel]

What is the pilot setting ?

[@Dr.Aqueous]

Thank you!

[@sammodread7188]

THANK YOU !

[@itslaceyrae]

Thank you!