Your water heater is arguably one of the most important appliances in your home. It accounts for nearly 17% of your home’s overall energy consumption. We know that 17% can seem like it’s not the largest statistic in the world, but it’s a little different when you consider that it’s coming all from one appliance. This is why it’s so important to make sure that your water heater is high efficiency and always ready to work for you.
We understand that it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the different things you should know about your home. If you’re looking for tips concerning your water heater in Orlando, FL, then we’re the ones you should turn to. Here are a few tips you can try out…
Common Things To Do To Help Your Water Heater
Here are a few things you should know about your water heater, its operation, and how you can help it perform.
1. Take Note of Your Thermostat
Your water heater has a thermostat. If you’re trying to improve your efficiency, then it’s important to make sure that your thermostat is set to a proper temperature. It’s easy to have your thermostat set to a temperature of around 130-140°F. Although this is typical, homeowners can usually find themselves satisfied with a temperature of around 120°F. Just an adjustment of a few degrees can save you 3-5% annually of your total water heater costs.
2. Make Sure Your Water Heater Is Properly Sized
It’s important to make sure that your water heater is properly sized to meet the needs of your home. For example, the water heater needs of a 5-bedroom home that has 4 family members living in it will be different than those of a 1-bedroom home with 2 family members living in it.
3. Insulate Your Water Tank and Pipes
It’s always a great idea to insulate your hot water tank and your water heater’s pipes. This is a simple to-do and it’s something you can do all on your own as a homeowner. Just run out to your local hardware store, get some insulation, and apply it to some of the exposed pipes of your system.
4. Consider a Water Treatment System
One of the best ways to save on your water costs or improve your water heater efficiency is by using less hot water or water in general. An easy way to do this is by improving the quality of your water. You can do this with the following water treatment systems we offer:
- Reverse osmosis systems
- Water softeners
- Water filters
What water treatment system or service you need depends on the specific factors affecting your home. We’ll identify those factors and help you find the right water treatment system.
5. Consider Going Tankless
Have you considered going tankless? This is a great thing to do if you’re concerned with the efficiency of your water heater. Tankless waters, or “on-demand” water heaters, generate hot water when you turn on your tap–not a moment sooner. The beauty of this is that it eliminates the standby heat loss of tank water heater systems. You can save yourself a significant amount of money with this type of investment.
Contact Modern Plumbing Industries, Inc. today to schedule an appointment with our professionals.