Each year, thousands of children and adults are burned by tap water that is too hot. These burns can be prevented!
The major cause of scalds in homes is a water heater set too high.
- 150 F degree water scalds in just 1/2 second
- 140 F degree water scalds in just 1 second
- But it takes four minutes for water at 120 F degrees to scald
Each year, approximately 3,800 injuries and 34 deaths occur in the home due to scalding from excessively hot tap water. The majority of these accidents involve the elderly or people with disabilities and children under the age of five.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges all users to lower their water heaters to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition to preventing accidents, this decrease in temperature will conserve energy and save money.
MAKE YOUR HOME SAFER – GET YOUR HOT WATER CHECKED IMMEDIATELY!
Ensure that the water temperature is between 105 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit at all times.
Call All Rite Home Inspections Inc
Delray Beach, Florida
914-384-6435
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