The water heater can be one of the most energy-consuming appliances in your Los Angeles home. There are many ways in which you use hot water every day, including the dishwasher, your washing machine, the shower and in the kitchen sink. Finding ways to minimize the energy used to heat the water for your home will help you lower your electric or gas bill.
Upgrading to a new energy-efficient model can help conserve energy in your home. Purchasing certain energy-efficient models will qualify you for a tax credit while also saving you money monthly on energy costs. You may not need a new one yet, but keeping these other energy saving tips in mind will help you save money even if you don’t purchase a new one right away.
- Lowering the thermostat on your water heater will reduce the amount of energy required to heat the water thereby lowering your electric or gas bill. You would probably find keeping the thermostat set at 120 degrees is sufficient to provide hot water for your family without burning excess energy.
- Reducing the amount of hot water your family uses will also save energy and reduce your electric or gas bill. The less hot water used, the less your water heater has to work. This is a simple way that the whole family can work together to conserve energy in the home.
- Insulating your water heater will also help conserve energy in your home. The water loses energy in the form of heat while going through the pipes, as well as while sitting in the tank. Insulating the first few feet of pipe leaving the tank, as well as using an insulating cover specially designed for your tank will help keep the heat in where you want it.
For more advice about saving energy with your water heater, please feel free to contact our experts at Around the Clock Air Conditioning and Heating. We’ve been serving the Greater Los Angeles area since 1967.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Los Angeles, North Hollywood and surrounding areas about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about Water Heater Energy Savings and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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