“Does this washer produce actual, real, true hot water? My current Samsung washer, when set to "hot" produces lukewarm water. The tech said thats as hot as that washer gets.”
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.How hot the water gets for the LG 4.3 Cu. Ft. High-Efficiency Top Load Washer with SlamProof® Glass Lid - White, Model # WT6100CW depends on how hot your water heater is set and how far from the water heater the washer is installed. The standard factory default setting for most water heaters is 140°F (60°C). However, many newer models now come preset to 120°F (49°C). While 140°F is the common manufacturing standard to prevent bacterial growth, many organizations and experts recommend adjusting it to 120°F for everyday residential use. The Department of Energy and water heater manufacturers have different opinions. 120 degrees Fahrenheit is the safety recommendation against scalding, but 140° is the common default setting. Most experts agree that anything below 120 degrees creates a risk for bacteria to develop inside your water heater from stagnant water, such as legionella that causes Legionnaire’s disease. The distance between a water heater and a washer significantly affects water temperature, especially during the initial fill. Long pipe runs allow water to cool to room temperature, causing the washer to fill with "tepid" or lukewarm water instead of hot, as the machine often stops filling before the hot water arrives The water sitting in the pipes cools down. A long, wide pipe holds more cold water that must be purged before hot water reaches the washer. Modern high-efficiency washers use less water, meaning the cycle might finish before the hot water from a distant heater actually arrives, so you should run a nearby faucet (like a utility sink) until hot water arrives before starting the washer to ensure the pipes are primed. Insulating your hot water pipes can also help reduce heat loss during the trip from the heater. Washing many loads quickly, or having a small-capacity water heater, can also lead to lower water temperatures...^Ivan.
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