Want to spend less on hot water? Want to get more hot water from the tank to the faucet? Here are 5 Things you can do to make your water heater more efficient…

5 Things to make your water heater more efficient…

- Wrap your water pipes with insulation. It’s easy to do – you can get fitted insulation tubes at any big box hardware store.

- Set the thermostat of your water heater below 130 degrees. 130 degree water can scald you, so you wind up mixing cold water with it. So, why cook it that hot to begin with?

- Wrap your water heater in a special tank blanket. Also sold at big box stores, this can save you 10-15% on your energy bill.

- Have a re-circulating pump installed. A pump will keep hot water in the area so that when you call for it, it will be there.

- Have a certified installer install a tankless water heater. Hot water only when you call for it, for as long as you call for it – your best solution.

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