Comment posted Can A Too-hot Water Heater Damage A Dishwasher And Washing Machine? by rml313.

dishwashers are made to use hot water but you don’t need it that hot someone will get hurt. it shouldn’t hurt your washer either

rml313 also commented

• If the water temp is so high that you are worried about the appliances then I think your priorities need rearranging. Your skin could be peeled off by water so hot it can damage the appliances. You could be open to legal action(s) if someone is scalded. 120F Degrees is hot enough for most uses.
• Dishwashers are cold fill only and should not be attached to the hot water pipe.
  Washing machines only use hot water when the program exceeds 60 degrees C.
  It sounds as if the machines are either plumbed in wrong or that it’s coincidence.
• There is no reason to have the water temperature set that high. Someone is going to get scalded. I don’t know what type handyman you hired but get someone who knows what they are doing to change the proper defective parts on the water heater.

Recent comments by rml313

• Water Heater Issues……..can U Help?
  My first question is, what type heater do you have, gas or electric? Is this the first time you have ever drained the tank? What type of pipes are in your house? Do you have a filter upstream of the heater? Calcium is a byproduct of heating water. The minerals in water settle at the bottom, and should be drained out about 4 times a year. Whether you have gas, electric, tank or tankless, calcium is still a problem. If you are considering a switch from a tank type heater, to a tankless unit, make sure you read, and UNDERSTAND ALL THE MANUFACTURERS RECOMENDATIONS, because if you don’t comply with their instructions, you can possibly do some serious damage to the heater, and your house. The gas models especially need to be installed exactly as the manufacturer says, or damage to the unit, or even a fire can be caused, due to the increased amount of gas required, and the flue pipe needing to be replaced. It isn’t just a simple swap out, as some people think. I have removed more units than I have installed, because after researching the problem, all the units I removed, had been installed, without regard for the manufacturers recommendations. Most of the time it is an undersized gasline, but sometimes the flue pipe was not changed out, and after pricing the suggested flue pipe, the customers went back to a tank model. If you are thinking of this option, call a professional, and make sure he has done this type of installation, before letting him or her do the job. Good luck to you!
• Water Heater Issues……..can U Help?
  If it’s clogged with sediment then maybe most of your tank is and it’s just eating the electricity to keep the sediment hot get a new water heater
• Water Heater Issues……..can U Help?
  Based on the description of the problem and if the unit itself is older I would consider a replacement. If you look at all the sludge in the bottom that is accumulated you must keep in mind that stuff is coming out in your water when you shower, wash bathe etc. Also they are find now that in tank models bacteria such as Legionaires Disease and others can thrive in a dirty tank that sits for long periods. Not Good!
  I have a tankless water heater in my home and it is the best thing ever. It provides endless hot water so you can shower all day if you want and it never runs out. My electric bill went down about 35 dollars a month also as it only turns on when you activate hot water. A tank model turns off and on all day even if you don’t use it. The water is also safer as I indicated as it is not stored and heats as you need it.
  I did a lot of research and the largest selling unit and one that I use is the Titan Tankless N-120 Water Heater. They invented it and have been in business 20 years.
  All of the information on the unit and helpful things to help you decide are on their site at http://www.titantankless.com
  Please be careful about gas models as they are DANGEROUS!
  I would stick with electric.
• Water Heater Issues……..can U Help?
  Replace the hot water heater, it’s done. There’s 3 to 4 inches
  built up on the burner plate, if you did clean it off the steel has been sacrificed.
  So how’s your harvick 29 car doing, yea mark martin is washed, NOT.
• Replacing Element In Electric Water Heater.?
  BUT is the wire feeding the htr lg enuf to handle the larger load????????????????????

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