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Water Heater Hot water system operation and troubleshooting
equipment
water
utilities

Water Heater

Quick Reference

Item Details
Location TBD
Type TBD (electric/gas/tankless)
Make/Model TBD
Capacity TBD

Temperature Setting

  • Current setting: TBD
  • Recommended: 48-60°C (120-140°F)
  • Control location: TBD

[!warning] Scalding Risk Above 50°C (122°F) can cause scalding. Be cautious if setting is high.

Normal Operation

TBD: Describe how the specific water heater works

Shutoff Locations

Type Location How to Operate
Cold water inlet TBD TBD
Power/Gas TBD TBD

Troubleshooting

Issue Possible Cause Solution
No hot water Power/pilot light Check circuit breaker, check pilot
Not enough hot water High demand Wait for tank to recover
Water too hot Thermostat setting Lower temperature
Strange noises Sediment buildup May need flushing
Leaking Various Shut off water, call plumber

Maintenance

  • Recommended: Annual flushing to remove sediment
  • Last serviced: TBD

Emergency

If leaking significantly:

  1. Turn off water supply to heater
  2. Turn off power/gas
  3. Contact plumber

See water-emergency