Hot Water Heater Insulation OklahomaIt may seem like a no-brainer, but when it's cold outside, your hot water heater has to work harder to heat your water. It also has to re-heat it more often, but did you know that you may be able to boost your water heater's efficiency by simply wrapping it in a thermal blanket?

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, adding an insulating wrap to your water heater can reduce heat loss by as much as 45 percent and save as much as 10 percent on water heating costs. If you're not sure whether or not your water heater needs a wrap, give your tank the "touch test." Tanks that are warm to the touch are losing too much heat and could benefit from additional insulation.

Here's the beauty; Thermal blankets are relatively inexpensive and can be purchased at most hardware stores. Check out this great little how-to video to learn more:

**Originally posted on ShowMeOKC.com, where you’ll find out more about Oklahoma City, Edmond, Moore, and beyond.

 

Search the Oklahoma City Metro MLS for your next home       Get information on how to get your Edmond or Oklahoma City home sold

 

 

2 Comments on Home Maintenance Tip #5 - Hot Water

DEC
27
2011

Great tip! Thermal blankets are also great for cars in very cold temperatures to protect the battery.
3:02pm • #1
DEC
28
2011
197,436 Points 2 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Great post . . . This is just another simple detail of homeownership that so many owners overlook.
9:38am • #2

Login or register to leave a comment
 
Headshot%201211 Rainmaker_large

Ryan Hukill - Edmond Realtor®

Edmond, OK

More about me…

ShowMeOKC Team of Paradigm AdvantEdge

Address: 16301 N May Ave, Edmond, OK, 73013

Office Phone: (405) 259-6565

Email Me

          

The ShowMeOKC Team is passionate about helping you discover your surroundings from Yukon to Choctaw, Edmond to Moore, and everywhere in between. Serving your Real Estate needs is our business, and encouraging you to maximize life in the metro is our passion.


CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE
Join ActiveRain, the FREE Real Estate Social Network that will blow your mind!



Listings

Links

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog

Find OK real estate agents and Edmond real estate on ActiveRain.