Raise the thermostat if you need more heat.
Sears’ hot water heaters are sold under the Kenmore brand name. Problems with the hot water heaters can be related to the water heater not providing hot enough water; providing excessively hot water; fuel bills being excessively high; and end-of-life issues. Troubleshooting can be performed with some simple steps and there are also visual indicators that can give you an idea of potential problems. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Raise the thermostat if water temperature is low. Reduce the thermostat if water temperature is too high. The thermostat is behind a metal plate on the front of the water heater. Turn off any electrical power that’s running to the hot water heater and remove the plate with a Philips screwdriver. Adjust the temperature with a flat-head screwdriver. 125 degrees is a good economical place to start. It’s the minimum required by a dishwasher, and should give you a comfortable shower - just don’t add cold water to the shower mix. Try it for a few days and raise the thermostat if you need more heat. A higher thermostat setting will increase your bills though.
2. Check for leaking if your utility bills are too high. Leaking creates extra work for the water heater. Repair any leaks at connections.
3. Take a look around the base of the water heater. If the water heater is old and you see leaking that’s not coming from the relief valve or any connections, it can indicate the hot water heater has reached the end-of-life. Have the Sears water heater replaced.
4. Look for condensation on the Sears hot water heater. It’s a giveaway that the temperature setting is too low. Increase it.
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