I did not use this water heater for its intended purpose. My main water heater is so far from the kitchen that we were always washing our hands with cold water. I replaced the factory thermostat with one for an automotive cooling fan to get the temperature down to around 90°. It works great with instant warm water for handwashing. I also installed a magnet on it the handle and mounted a metal rod behind it to touch the magnet. That keeps it turned on without having to hold the handle. Great machine and only 750 W.