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---
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title: Water Heater
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description: Hot water system operation and troubleshooting
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tags:
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- equipment
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- water
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- utilities
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---
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# Water Heater
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## Quick Reference
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| Item | Details |
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|------|---------|
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| **Location** | *TBD* |
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| **Type** | *TBD (electric/gas/tankless)* |
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| **Make/Model** | *TBD* |
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| **Capacity** | *TBD* |
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## Temperature Setting
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- **Current setting:** *TBD*
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- **Recommended:** 48-60°C (120-140°F)
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- **Control location:** *TBD*
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> [!warning] Scalding Risk
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> Above 50°C (122°F) can cause scalding. Be cautious if setting is high.
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## Normal Operation
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*TBD: Describe how the specific water heater works*
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## Shutoff Locations
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| Type | Location | How to Operate |
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|------|----------|----------------|
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| Cold water inlet | *TBD* | *TBD* |
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| Power/Gas | *TBD* | *TBD* |
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## Troubleshooting
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| Issue | Possible Cause | Solution |
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|-------|----------------|----------|
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| No hot water | Power/pilot light | Check circuit breaker, check pilot |
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| Not enough hot water | High demand | Wait for tank to recover |
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| Water too hot | Thermostat setting | Lower temperature |
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| Strange noises | Sediment buildup | May need flushing |
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| Leaking | Various | Shut off water, call plumber |
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## Maintenance
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- **Recommended:** Annual flushing to remove sediment
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- **Last serviced:** *TBD*
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## Emergency
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If leaking significantly:
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1. Turn off water supply to heater
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2. Turn off power/gas
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3. Contact plumber
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See [[water-emergency|Water Emergency]]
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