How do you adjust a Bradford White water heater?

Place the screwdriver into the center of the temperature dial. Turning the screwdriver clockwise will increase the temperature of the water that the heater will produce. Turning it counterclockwise will decrease the temperature. The lowest setting is the factory setting of 120 degrees.Click to see full answer. Keeping this in view, how do I reset my Bradford White water heater?To reset, depress button on resettable thermal switch located on inner door. Pilot goes out periodically (after heating cycles, once a day, once a week etc.) Step 1. Rotate knob of the combination thermostat/gas valve to the “OFF” position.One may also ask, does turning up water heater make hot water last longer? Turning up the heat at the water heater causes hotter water to go to the hot tap. This makes the perceived hot water in your tank last longer. However, turning up the temperature will cost you more on your electric/gas bill, depending on which service heats your water. Likewise, people ask, what should my hot water tank thermostat be set at? You may be surprised to know that while the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) recommends setting your water heater at 120 degrees. OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) recommends setting your water heater thermostat at 140 degrees under certain circumstances.Should both thermostats on water heater be set the same?If your water heater has two thermostats, adjust both the same amount. The top thermostat should be a few degrees higher than the bottom.

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