another heating of water post

[bpetersxx]

I want to get a take on the water heater

should I adjust it to the needs of my vintage Maytag Jet clean dish washer

and of washing clothes that need hotter weater

 

[tomturbomatic]

What is the current setting? Are the dishes not getting cleaned? Do you clear the hot water line of the cool water before starting the machines?

 

[bpetersxx]

I usually have it at 120 degrees

got razzed one time because I had it turned up higher

dishes get cleaned

purged water tap before starting

the Haier countertop DW heats up so it has hot water

 

[DADoES]

 
There's no need to raise the temp if dishwasher performance is good.

You can raise it temporarily when you want a higher temp for a load of clothes but of course there's waiting time while the tank heats up.

 

[tomturbomatic]

I remember those fancy Sears Homart (and possibly other brands) water heaters of the 1950s that had a big thermostat knob on the outside of the tank to raise the water temperature for laundry day. I agree with Glenn about the water temperature.