Water Heater Tips
Go Tankless!
The quickest way to save money is getting rid of the tank and going tankless. Tankless Water Heaters
has some great products that will allow you to do just that.Check out the site for far more information on this topic!
As for the rest of us with a tank – here’s some tips for you.
Turn down the Temperature
Your body isn’t going to notice a change from 140 to 120 – but your wallet may! If you don’t have an actual temperature readout on your heater you can reduce the temperature knob a little bit every day until you notice the change, then knock it back up a day or two.
Water Heater Blanket/Insulator
If you don’t already have one, get a water heater insulator blanket. The one pictured here costs $17.29 right now. You should be able to find them at your local hardware/home improvement stores for under $20 as well. If you have a gas heater make sure you don’t cover the top. With both gas or electric make sure you leave ample room on the bottom for ventilation. You should be able to install this easily in under a half hour.
Insulate your Pipes
Insulate your water pipes entering and leaving the water heater for at least the first 6 feet. You can insulate the hot water pipes even further to save more energy. Personally I found that insulating the entire path between the heater and the shower (only about 20 feet in my case) allowed me to reduce even further the temperature of my water heater.
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