Turn Down Your Hot Water Tank’s Thermostat
When you are ready to start saving money on your energy bills every month, you can start by turning down the temperature of your hot water heater’s thermostat. For every 10 degrees that you turn down your hot water heater, you will save at least 3% on your next energy bill.
The average Oxnard water heater comes with the thermostat preset to 140 degrees, and most people do not move the temperature. We recommend resetting your hot water thermostat to 120 degrees. This temperature is high enough to meet all of your requirements, and it is high enough to reduce mineral build-up in your tank.
Make Sure Your Oxnard Water Heater Is Properly Insulated
There are several reasons to properly insulate your water heater, but the biggest reason is to reduce the amount of energy your hot water heater produces. For proper instructions on how to properly wrap your water heater tank, consult your manufacturer.
It is also a good idea to insulate any visible and accessible pipes around your hot water heater. This process will also reduce the amount of CO2 that escapes from your heater and into the environment.
Use Less Hot Water
The average American home uses around 700 gallons of water each week. Reducing this number will dramatically reduce the amount of energy you use each month. There are several ways that you can do this including limiting the amount of time you spend in the shower and the number of showers you take a day.
You can also consider installing a low-flow showerhead in your showers. This will reduce your amount of hot water consumption by up to 60%. Not only will using less hot water save you money on your energy bill every month, but it will also save you money on your monthly water bill.
Other Tips For Making Your Oxnard Hot Water Heater More Energy Efficient
- Install a timer on your electric hot water heater to cut off hot water production when the system is not in use.
- If you have a traditional gas or electric water heater, consider installing a tankless unit. These hot water heaters heat water on demand rather than wasting energy heating water that isn’t being used.
- Consider installing a solar power heating system to connect to your Oxnard hot water heater.
- When you are installing a new hot water heater in your home, consider the size of your house. Installing a hot water heater that is too small for your home will cause your system to work overtime to meet all of your needs.
- Time yourself in the shower and make it a goal to reduce your shower time.
Call AAA Paradise Plumbing & Rooter at 805-642-9222 for water heater service in Oxnard or anywhere across Ventura County.
