Using A Hot Water Heater Blanket Can Help Reduce Your Home Energy Costs
One of the energy conserving musts that is overlooked more often than not is doing whatever you can to make your water heater more energy efficient. Most newer water heaters have higher R values that help with energy conservation, but if you are using an older water heater, you can still do things to make your water heater more energy efficient and save on your home energy costs. Using a hot water heater blanket (insulation) is one way to accomplish this task. It is actually the most affordable solution since not everyone can afford to upgrade the water heater in their home in this economy.
Since people are becoming so energy conscious, there is more and more information coming out to the public on cost saving ways to save money on home electric bills like insulation for your home and water heater as well as water heater timers that allow you to control when your water heater turns on for use. Both options are feasible and affordable and can help you save about $400 or more a year on your home energy bill. Now that you know about this virtually left out energy conserving tip, let's discuss what companies make the best hot water heater blanket.
Rheem
AO Smith
Marathon
Bradford
Whirlpool
The above listed manufacturers not only make water heaters, but also water heater blankets to cover them and make them more energy efficient. These companies have been around for years and they know what is needed to aid in energy conservation. They keep up with the changing times and research the best most efficient energy saving solutions.
Some other important facts to consider about water heaters themselves, is the Energy Star rating and state requirements and codes for water heaters. Buying and using a hot water heater blanket can help you save money even if you have a newer model water heater with a high energy star rating. You can use water heater blankets on electic, solar and gas water heaters. The newer ones contain fiberglass gel foam which has been proven to be the most efficient way to insulate your water heater. Do your research and make sure you are getting the right kind of water heater blanket for your hot water heater.
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