Regardless of how much you think about hot water while you use it, the impact is still there every time you pay your bills. Three suggestions to help you reduce the amount of money you spend are to use energy saving approaches, maintain and make necessary water heater repairs in
your Tucson home and an energy-efficient water heater when buy a new one.
Energy Saving Tactics
There are three easy ways you can save energy from your hot water heater.
- Reduce the amount of heat lost. Hot water that sits in a tank cools down. You can eliminate some of the heat loss by wrapping a water heater blanket around the tank. These blankets are designed to insulate the tank and come in different sizes and styles depending on the capacity of your tank and whether or not it is electric or gas.
- Insulate the pipes. Heat is also lost in the pipes that are connected to the water heater. You can reduce this loss by insulating both the cold and hot water pipes for about 6 feet.
- Reduce the amount of water you use. There are several simple changes you can make to reduce the amount of hot water you use. For instance, locate and fix any leaky faucets in your house. Install a low-flow shower head. Wash only full batches of clothes and dishes. In addition, when you are in the market for new appliances, look for those that are energy-efficient such as a side-load washing machine.
Regular Repair and Maintenance
As you use your hot water, sediment will naturally build up on the bottom of the tank. Sediment reduces the efficiency of your water heater, making it harder to heat the water. In addition, leaving it there will cause your tank to rust out faster than it would otherwise. Follow the instructions in the owner’s manual to drain and refill the tank or hire a professional to do it for you.
For other minor problems, such as leaky valves, call a Roto Rooter Rep and get your water heater repaired in your Tucson home before the small problems escalate into major problems that can’t be easily fixed.
