You might never have changed the temperature on your water heater, and you might not think that there is any reason for you to ever touch it, but did you know it could save you money to do so?
The recommended temperature setting for a water heater is 120 degrees, which in most households is enough to care for all their hot-water needs, but sometimes a homeowner might have decided that they needed more hot water and cranked it up a little.
Something to consider is how much energy is used to heat that water up. The problem is that the water heater needs to constantly keep the water at the set temperature, whether you use it or not. Having it set for a higher temperature then leads to a lot of wasted energy. This is why it is very important to have the heater set for exactly the temperature you need.
It is also important for safety concerns. If your water comes out of the water heater at a temperature that is very high, you run a greater risk of having scalding occur, especially if you have young ones or older ones living in your home. All things considered, keeping an eye on the temperature setting of your water heater is definitely in your best interest.
