5 Ways to Reduce Your Water Heater’s Energy Consumption

Posted on | by Allore's Plumbing Services LLC

Learn How Water Heater Maintenance Can Help You Save Money

 

Water Heater MaintenanceMost people still have a traditional water heater in their house which, as compared to the latest energy efficient models, hogs about 18% of the house’s total energy. About $600 are spent annually by an average homeowner on energy usage by a water heater. In order to trim your water heating costs, these are 5 tips you can follow.

1. Turn Down the Thermostat – The default temperature setting of a water heater is at 140 degrees and this temperature is too hot. Instead, if you turn down the heat, you will be saving about 3 – 5% on your energy bills for every 10 degrees you turn down. Spend some time in finding out the most comfortable temperature at which you can operate, and then stick to it.

2. Regular Maintenance – Because your water heater needs maintenance like any other appliance, when it doesn’t get that maintenance, it can develop faults which would not only require repairs in the future but also affect its efficiency. Thus, make sure you allow our professionals to check your water heater regularly for any faults that could become bigger in the future. Any internal servicing would also be performed by these professionals, ensuring that your water heater operates at maximum efficiency.

Water Heater3. Insulating Exposed Pipes – Firstly, it is important to mention that you shouldn’t do this job yourself. DIY tricks do more harm than good. Exposure leads to the temperature dropping inside the pipes and, as a result, it takes longer and more energy for your heater to warm it up. If these exposed pipes are insulated using sealed sleeves, when you turn the faucet for warm water, the temperature would definitely be 2 – 4 degrees warmer.

4. Insulating the Tank – The best way to do this is to get an insulating blanket. It costs almost nothing and the energy savings are easily quantifiable because of such a simple thing. Especially if you have an old water heater, it would not be efficient like the newer models. Most new models already have insulation in the tanks.

5. Get an Energy Efficient Model – If you have needed more and more repairs on your water heater in the recent years, chances are that it is too old and needs replacing. Get a better and efficient model that serves your needs.

Looking for water heater services in the Stuart area? Call (772) 288-0998 today for quick and effective services from Allore’s Plumbing professionals.