what temp should my hot water be set at
Whether you have a gas or electric water heater, the default temperature set from the factory will be between 120ÂºF to 140ÂºF. It is estimated that the average water heater temperature is set to 130ÂºF in the United States.etting the temperature to 140ÂºF can also increase demand losses resulting in an annual expense of up to $500 dollars. One benefit from setting your water heater to 140ÂºF is that this temperature is hot enough to kill almost anything that could be growing inside the water heater itself.