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Adjust thermostat on hot water heater

How to replace electric water heater thermostat
How to replace gas control thermostat

How to increase amount of hot water
Lower the thermostat on hot water heater <> save 3-5% operating cost for each 10° lower

Gas

Electric

coleman flashlight
With gas heater,
No candles,
open flame or smoking

Step 1
Locate gas valve

Do not turn off gas

Large dial is only thing  that will be changed
coleman flashlight Step 1: Electric

Find Flat & phillips screwdrivers
+ Flashlight

Never touch wet water heater, or water that was wet

For safety, turn off 30 Amp circuit breaker
How to test if electricity is OFF
Never touch wet water heater or water heater that was flooded until power if OFF.
Troubleshoot leaking water heater
Step 2: gas

Rotate large dial to change thermostat

Line up dial with notch at top

Newer gas valves rotate opposite direction see
water heater thermostats Step 2: Electric

Remove covers (save screws)
Pull out insulation

<>Top thermostat is larger

<>Bottom thermostat is smaller

Don't touch or move wires

 Insulation & cover must be put back when finished or thermostat will not read correct temp


Calibrate Gas control valve:
Calibration on Gas valve may not be correct.
Setting at HOT might cause higher or lower temperatures.
All settings are approximate.
If calibration is far off, then rotate dial so temp at faucet is good.
If temperatures fluctuate, then gas control is bad or you might have stacking or crossover
Troubleshoot gas water heater

120° is good for most homes
water heater thermostats
Test upper thermostat
Adjust temperature using screwdriver
How to replace thermostat
Step 3: Electric

Use flat tip screwdriver to set top and bottom thermostats to 120°
this temperature is good for most homes

For homes that use more hot water, set top thermostat 5-10° higher.

All water heater thermostat settings are approximate > test result at faucet with thermometer

Ways to Increase amount of hot water

Wire thermostat
Troubleshoot thermostat
Replace thermostat
Vacation <> this means pilot light is ON and tank is heated to about 50° to prevent freezing

Use this setting to save money when hot water is not needed

Gas water heater timers
electric water heater in basement Step 4: Finish electric

Put covers on <> make sure insulation is put back or cool air will cause thermostat to misread temp <> put metal covers on <> pick up tools <> turn on circuit breaker

Inspect for water on floor or leaking pipes Troubleshoot leak

Hot water can scald and burn a child
safety chart
water heater thermostat Use cooking thermometer to check temperature at each faucet.
If one faucet is not receiving same temperature, pipes may be clogged, or faucet cartridge is bad
Crossover
How to light water heater/pdf
Low hot water pressure
Robert Shaw models
Robert Shaw troubleshooting/ pdf
Compare thermometer reading with thermostat setting on water heater to roughly estimate efficiency of water heater

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State electric water heater Manuals
State thermostat

If 120° leaves you short of hot water, the tank could have sediment build-up
How to flush water heater
gas valve setting
Service manual
Hot water can scald and burn a child
Temperature safety chart

If you smell gas, leave hose immediately and call the gas company

Avoid CO hazard
Read about CO hazard 1 2


See old and new gas valves
How to light water heater/pdf
Gas control valve replacement pdf

White Rodgers NG replace, install, set temp

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Reliance water heaters
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Burned thermostat
Burned thermostat
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   Test thermostats
   Wire water heater thermostats
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White Rogers thermostat

Troubleshooting/ pdf

Troubleshoot gas water heater

White Rodgers Propane replace install, set temp
Whirlpool self diagnostic control      
Whirlpool and Craftmaster Energy Smart

Choose 4 different energy settings plus adjust temperature using selector.

Adjust thermostat from 80° to 150°

Typical gas control thermostats

Atwood gas valve has lever

Typical gas controls
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Gas control thermostat
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White Rodgers gas control valve replacement pdf
ECO wires/ thermocouple/ manifold tube/ pilot tube/ piezo igniter

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How to light water heater/ pdf
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Adjust temperature/ error codes on Honeywell
Range 90° to 156°
Hot is 120° F // Very Hot 156°
ECO limit 199° F
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Induced draft troubleshoot codes
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Error codes2
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How to light water heater/ pdf
Full service manual

Honeywell Smart Valve AO Smith
Honeywell Smart Valve
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Smart Valve service manual

Robert Shaw models
Robert Shaw troubleshooting/ pdf
SIT gas control valve for water heater
SIT gas control valve for water heater
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How to light and set temperature SIT gas control
Robert shaw gas control valve
Robert Shaw 120Volt input gas control valve
Triangle pointed upward is 120 degrees F
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American power flex parts
General manual with lighting instructions
Remove gas valve
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How to replace gas control
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Operation and safety
How to replace Honeywell gas control
Buy universal gas control wrench
Or make a wrench out of plywood

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Geo spring control panel
GE Geo Spring hybrid manual
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Review Kenmore

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Water heater remote
Water heater remote
Ruud heat pump water heater

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Water heater will not drain
Stacking
copper pipe
  

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TP valve           

Water leak around bottom of tank <> even minor leak <> means water heater needs service
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