My home in DE has about a 60 gallon gas water heater. When I leave I turn the thermostat down to minimum, probably 90F. When I return a few weeks latter I turn it to mid point, maybe 140F. I assume the gas flame heats the water in the bottom and by convection the heat moves up to the 90F water at the top of the tank until the whole tank is 140F.
How long should the process take? It seems to take overnight. I would think it would take less than 1 hour.
How long should the process take? It seems to take overnight. I would think it would take less than 1 hour.