Moreover, how do I adjust the temperature on my AO Smith water heater?
The thermostat’s control is a small screw set into a covered housing, and you’ll need a flathead screwdriver to turn it. Temperature adjustment is simple and intuitive; you’ll turn clockwise to increase the temperature and counterclockwise to lower the temperature.
Beside this, how do you adjust a hot water temperature control valve? To adjust the temperature supply remove the plastic cap on top of the valve and adjust with a close fitting spanner. To increase the temperature turn anti-clockwise To decrease the temperature turn clockwise To set the valve to a maximum recommended mixed water temperature, see table below.
Regarding this, how do you change the water temperature in the hot water tank?
One easy way to care for it is to properly set the water heater’s temperature. Gas valve water heaters are really easy to adjust. Find the knob on the valve and set the temperature between 115 and 120 degrees. This lowered setting will protect the tank from overheating and will take less energy to heat the water.
What should water heater temp be set at?
120 degrees Fahrenheit