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What is the safety standard for setting water heater temperatures to avoid scalding?
  1. 90° F
  2. 100° F
  3. 110° F
  4. 120° F
Explanation
Answer: D - The safety standard for setting water heater temperatures to avoid scalding is 120° F. However, experts recommend you set your water heater to 100° F if there are children in the home. This is especially important if the home has a gas water heater because they tend to get hotter faster.
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