scalding hot water Home › Forums › Public Forums › General Plumbing › scalding hot water This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 20 years, 11 months ago by DUNBAR. Viewing 1 reply thread Author Posts 19 Aug 2003 at 3:10 pm #276888 maintenance-guy my hot water tank is suddenly producing scalding hot water…I’ve tried turning back the thermostat but no change…any thoughts on what’s happening? 19 Aug 2003 at 4:53 pm #294950 DUNBARParticipant If the water heater is electric, sounds like thermostats are malfunctioning. Replace both thermostats and check for continuity in elements. Author Posts Viewing 1 reply thread You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In