As the season changes, your everyday habits usually change along with it. This will mostly affect your clothing options, your bathing routine and food choices. In warm weather your summer dresses or comfortable short pants are in style, but in cold weather your turtle necks and leg warmers become the fashionable and sensible choice.
The same goes with bathing habits. It’s usually all right to use cool water during summer. But in the cold winter months, you will need to make sure that a perfectly functional electric water heater is readily available in your home. Having an electric hot water heater will help with getting your kitchen chores done.
•Determine the make and model. Before you set the thermostat for your electric hot water heater, make sure that you know its make and model. Each piece of equipment differs, but you can always refer to the user manual for proper usage to ensure optimal temperature, especially during the winter season.
•Use proper tools. Make sure that you use the appropriate tools in opening the thermostat cover. You will need a regular screw driver or a Philips head screw driver, depending on the make and model of your heater. Electric hot water heaters usually have a maintenance cover, which you can access to set the thermostat. This will set how hot or how warm you want the water to be.
•Practice safety. Refrain from touching any of the wires inside your electric water heater. Wear safety gloves as a precautionary measure to keep your hands from accidentally getting in contact with the wires. Remember to save whatever piece or part you remove. You will need to return these into their place later on.
•Access the thermal control panel. Once you reach the thermal control you can start making your temperature adjustments. Make sure that you set the thermostat properly. If set incorrectly, the water temperature can be dangerous. It can scald you set too high. If the temperature is too low, then you won’t have enough heat.
The control labels might vary depending on the heater’s make and model. Some may show a few grades of ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ on the labels while some are more elaborate and will allow you to adjust the temperature settings according to degrees Fahrenheit.
•Test the water temperature. After setting your electric water heater, be sure to test the water temperature. Turn on the power on the water heater and let the water flow onto a pail, and then test the temperature with your bare hands. Let it run for 15 minutes and check that it does not go over 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe if the temperature is stable and acceptable. Make sure you test both hot and cold temperatures to see if you can achieve balance in the water flow and temperature.
•Retrace your steps. When you have set your electric water heater thermostat to your desired temperature, you can reassemble the heater using the parts and pieces you removed. When assembling your water heater enclosure, ensure that none of the wires bulge out or get cut.
These steps will help you get the job done in just a few minutes. After setting your electric water heater temperature to the right temperature, make sure that you maintain its cleanliness as well. Since these types of equipment are mostly cooped up in the closet or basement, you will need to ensure regular checking for maintenance purposes.
