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Savings Project: Lower Water Heating Temperature

Posted on June 5, 2017

Here is an interesting article from the US Dept of Energy: “Although some manufacturers set water heater thermostats at 140ºF, most households usually only require them to be set at 120ºF, which also slows mineral buildup and corrosion in your water heater and pipes. Water heated at 140ºF also poses a safety hazard—scalding….” Read More

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