3 Cost-Saving Accessories To Add To Your Water Heater System

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Access to hot water on demand is a luxury that modern homeowners can take for granted.

The amount of energy required to generate hot water for your home is based on a range of factors. These factors include the type of water heater system you have installed, the amount of hot water your family uses each day, and the type of fuel powering your water heater system.

You can always add some accessories to your water heater to make the appliance more energy efficient. Here are three cost-saving accessories to consider for your water heater.

1. Insulation

If you have a traditional tank water heater, installing some insulation around the storage tank could be a great way to reduce costs.

The water housed in the storage tank must be kept at a set temperature to ensure it is prepared for use in your home. Some heat transfer can occur, causing the temperature of the water in your tank to drop.

Specialized insulated blankets can eliminate this heat transfer. As a result, the interior of your storage tank will remain at the set temperature without requiring a significant amount of energy.

2. Timer

If you have an electric water heater system, a timer could help you reduce your energy costs over time. A water heater timer essentially controls when the system runs and when it goes into a standby state.

Setting the timer to temporarily shut down your water heater at night prevents the system from consuming electricity to keep your water supply heated during the night hours. Since most people don't use hot water while sleeping, this temporary shutdown shouldn't impact your day-to-day life.

You can set the timer to restart your water heater a few hours before you wake up so there is plenty of hot water for your morning shower.

Reducing the number of hours that your water heater system is running with a timer will help you minimize your energy costs over time.

3. Heat Trap

Another great way to reduce the amount of energy consumed by your water heater system is to install a heat trap. Heat traps are designed to prevent a phenomenon known as thermosyphoning.

Thermosyphoning occurs when heated water (which is less dense than cool water) rises up out of the water heater and into the connected pipes. Once the heated water reaches these pipes, it quickly drops in temperature and falls back into the storage tank where it must be reheated.

A heat trap acts as a check valve to prevent heated water from escaping your water heater.

To learn more, contact a water heater service in your area such as Addie Water Systems Inc.

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