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Many homeowners do not realize that they can adjust the heat settings on their home's water heater. Although you can set your water heater to heat water until it is very hot, it is a good idea to keep your water heater's settings turned down to a lower temperature. Heating your water to a very hot temperature wastes energy. Additionally, if the water in your shower or sink is too hot, it could scald members of your household. Keep your water heater adjusted so that it does not cause burns or waste energy.
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Should a hot water heater run in the night?
Yes. A hot water heater will heat your water to a desired temperature (adjustable dial on the water heater itself) then when it cools down it will fire up and reheat the water. it doesn't 'have' to run at night. you could turn it down to its lowest setting (which it'll still run) and save energy. but you will have to turn it up in the morning and wait for it to heat your water for your morning shower.
Will a water heater mess up during a water outage?
No. Turn off either electric or gas to water heater so it won't continue to heat water unnecessarily. Turn back on when water outage is over.
How do you set the aquarium heater without boiling them?
You will need to know the current water temperature in your tank by using a thermometer, so you know if you need to increase or decrease the water temperature for your fish. Take your heater, place it in the tank according to the instructions, DO NOT plug the heater in for at least 20 minutes. After plugging the heater in, slowly turn the thermostat up until the heater light comes on and turn it back until the light goes out, if the light is on when you plug the heater in, slowly turn the thermostat down until you find the point where the light goes out. You have now just adjusted your heater thermostat to the current water temperature, turn it up or down as needed, but only by a small bit and allow 24 hours for the water to heat up or cool down, before adjusting the heater again.
How does the heat get to you when you turn on the heater?
radiation
When you turn on a heater how does the heat get to you?
radiation
How do electric hot water heater thermostats work?
The thermostats sense the heat and turn off and on accordingly.
How can you turn hot water temperature down with no thermostat?
There has to be a way to turn down the temperature somewhere on your water heater. There is either a dial on a manual control or up and down arrows on an eletronic one.
What process is used to remove heat from an automobile radiator?
turn the heater on full blast, that will make use of the heater core to help cool things down.
When the car stops what causes the heater to go cold?
The heat for the interior of your car comes from the heated radiator coolant. When you are driving down the road the water pump circulates the heated engine coolant. If the engine slows and the water pump isn't real efficient you might get cooling in the heater. When you turn off the engine you aren't getting warm water pumped into the heater.
Why is s60 Volvo heat always on?
What heat r u referring to, is it the seat heater. If it is, turn off the seat heater
Why do you get a heavy exhaust odor and film on windows when you turn on the heat in your '93 S10 pickup?
There is a very small leak in the heater core that is collecting in the vent system and is evaporating out when you turn the heater on. The smell is from the antifreeze in the water.
Is it ok to leave water in water heater over winter while not in use?
You can turn it down so that it doesn't come on much. If it is a gas heater, the pilot light might provide enough heat to keep it from freezing, but that is not certain. If there is not going to be any heat in the building, the pipes need to be drained, the heater also and anti freeze put in the drains and the toilet. This anti freeze is different than what is used in cars.
