Bradford White Water Heater Thermostat Settings

Combination thermostat gas valve is out of calibration not functioning.

Bradford white water heater thermostat settings.

Setting the water to a higher temperature increases the risk of scalding. Water heaters are set from the factory to heat water to a maximum of 120 degrees fahrenheit. Allow water temperature to drop. Gently slide off the access panel on the side of the hot water heater to access the thermostat.

How to change the thermostat settings on bradford white water heater to save money on electric bill. Cold inlet water temperature is very cold. Combination thermostat gas valve set too low for desired water temperature. For the a knob the temperature is 130 degrees.

Out of spec dip tube is diluting hot water with cold water. Bradford white hot water heater thermostat instructions step 1. The last c knob setting stands for 150 degrees. B set a voltmeter to the 300 volts scale.

Place test probes on terminals 1l and 3l see diagram of the high limit portion of the thermostat. For the b knob the temperature which has been determined is 140 degrees. Other temperature settings hot and very hot each stands for 120 degrees and 160 degrees. Incorrectly sized water heater for application.

If button snaps back out the temperature of the water is higher than the cut out setting of the limit switch. The limit can be reset at 120 f or below.