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The plumbing professionals at Mr. Rooter can install a mixing valve in your home or assist with any of your hot water tank needs. Find your nearest location and give us a call today.

A focus on prevention will go a long way toward protecting your children from hot water burns. After all, there will be times when you’re away from home on vacation or visiting relatives. You can’t be certain that every place you stay with family or friends will have a hot water heater in a safe setting.

However, water at this temperature can cause third-degree burns in a matter of seconds. This is especially true with children, who have more delicate and sensitive skin than adults.

This device mixes cold water with the outgoing hot water. As a result, the hot water coming out of the fixture will never be hot enough to cause a scalding injury. These devices provide peace of mind for households with young children. Many daycare centers install such devices to protect children from scalding.

If you have small children in your household, you may be concerned about the temperature of the water coming out of your faucets. And rightly so – if your hot water heater is set too high serious burns can happen in the blink of an eye.

This is because, at 49 degrees Celsius, the water is hot enough to kill harmful bacteria from growing in the stagnant water. These bacteria, particularly Legionella, can cause serious diseases.

Below, we’ve compiled the best recommendations Canadian households can follow to keep your little ones safe around hot water.

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We know that providing a safe home for your children is a top priority for every parent. When it comes to your hot water heater temperature, it’s important to listen to the experts who study injury prevention. They recommend the hot water tank in your home be set to 49 degrees Celsius (120 Degrees Fahrenheit) to prevent scalding injuries.

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If you want extra reassurance that the temperature of the water in your home isn’t going to harm your youngest family members, you can consider installing a mixing valve.

It used to be standard for hot water heaters to be set to 60 degrees Celsius. Many homes are likely still use this setting—you should check to confirm your current setting.

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You may be tempted to be overly cautious and set your hot water heater to a temperature lower than the recommended 49 degrees Celsius. However, setting the temperature too low doesn’t just mean cold showers. It puts your household at risk in other ways.

If your hot water heater temperature is too low, it may become contaminated with Legionella bacteria. If that happens, it can lead to a form of pneumonia called Legionnaires’ disease.

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