Three Ways to Save Energy on Hot Water

1. Heater Jackets: These insulation “jackets” are especially made to fit a hot water heater and are secured with special ties.



2. Pipe Insulation: By wrapping hot water pipes with pipe insulation made for this purpose, you can keep hot water hot longer, and, therefore, save fuel. A big advantage is that hot water will flow at the faucet faster—so there also is some savings on water. There are several styles of pipe insulation available.



3. Lower Thermostats: Keep the water thermostat between 110 to 140 degrees. If you run out of hot water often, the problem isn’t temperature but the small capacity of the heater. You may want to replace it with a larger model.