SmartJACKET Water Heater Insulation Blanket ($47.85): Made from 99% aluminum foil, this insulating blanket is designed to fit most 20- to 80-gallon hot water heater tanks.

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That would result in annual savings of $280 or higher, based on the $560 cost of running a standard 50-gallon electric water heater and the 2009 national average electricity price of 11.4 cents ...

Dear Jerry: My current 80-gallon electric hot water heater is 13 years old and working fine, but I thought it was a good idea to replace it now before problems start. The builder installed the 80 ...

Key Takeaways Water heater installation costs range from $900 to $3,000, with $1,400 being the national average. Hiring a local plumber will cost between $50 and $200 per hour. The costs of ...

Should you buy an electric or gas model? Both electric and gas have their fair share of pros and cons, so it’s more about finding the right water heater that meets your needs.

Hot water is a wonderful thing. It’s also surprisingly expensive. In fact, it’s the second-largest energy expense in most US homes: It accounts for nearly 20% of the overall energy use in the ...

The Xiaomi MIJIA smart dual-gallon electric water heater 60L S1 has an upgraded and extended anti-electricity wall and a three-pole leakage protection switch. This guarantees safe baths for the ...

A hybrid water heater is a tank-type heater that’s equipped with an electric heat pump. The pump is mounted on top of the water-storage tank and it uses a compact compressor and evaporator coil ...

“Your electric hot-water heater accounts for roughly 15 percent of your home’s annual energy consumption,” said Matt Babbitts, Clark Public Utilities Energy Services project manager.