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 Water too hot
Author: Mapex7066 (MA)

I have a Kenmore Survivor electric water heater. I decided to turn the temp down a little because I didnt need the water that hot. The top thermostat was set to 120 so i turned it down to 110. The bottom was already on 110. The next day the hot water at every outlet was noticeably hotter instead of less, with the faucets in the same position that I'd always had them in for years. Now scalding is very possible.
How is this possible?

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 Re: Water too hot
Author: bernabeu (SC)

? faulty thermostat ?

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 Re: Water too hot
Author: Mapex7066 (MA)

Don't know. The heater is not old, in good shape, works well, and all i did was turn the temp down 10 degrees.

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