Low (or Warm) = 80-90° Hot (or triangle symbol) = 120° A = 130° B = 140°
What does ABC mean on a hot water heater?
120 degrees
What temperature should a Rheem tankless water heater be set at?
120 degrees Fahrenheit is the safety recommendation against scalding, but 140° is the common default setting. Most experts agree that anything below 120 degrees creates a risk for bacteria to develop inside your water heater from stagnant water, such as legionella that causes Legionnaire's disease.
What temperature should a Rheem water heater be set at?
120°F.
How do I know what temperature my water heater is set at?
You can find your current temperature setting by looking at the dial on the water heater (if equipped) or taking a temperature reading from the faucet. Turn on the hot water tap and allow it to run for a few minutes before taking the temperature.Apr 19, 2018
What does ABC mean on water heater?
Now, some water heater temperature controls come with settings that read “A-B-C” as opposed to numbers. Generally, A means 120 degrees, B means 130 degrees, and C means 140 degrees.
Can water heater temp be adjusted?
Gas or electric water heaters Find the access panel for the thermostat(s) and use a screwdriver to remove the panel. ... Use a flathead screwdriver to adjust the thermostat up or down. If your water heater has two thermostats, adjust both the same amount. The top thermostat should be a few degrees higher than the bottom.Jul 18, 2018