Q. We recently replaced our old gas hot water heater with a new high efficiency gas model. We were told long time ago we shouldn’t put a insulation blanket on our older heater because it could ...

To do this, lift the valve's lever, and hot water should discharge. If water doesn't discharge, or if it leaks afterward, you may need to replace the valve. 5. Insulate the Tank and Exposed Pipes ...

Next insulate the hot water tank. You can cut strips of fiberglass insulation and attach them to the sides of the heater, but an easier and more efficient solution is to use a water heater blanket.

When it comes to insulating a water heater as much as possible, Frost King’s SP60 water heater insulation blanket is tough to beat. This fiberglass insulation is 3 inches thick, providing an ...

It’s 2024, and there’s no getting around it. Grid energy is expensive. [Darrell] realized that a lot of his money was going on water heating, and he came up with a neat solution. What if he ...

Drape a water-heater blanket - really nothing more than an overcoat - around your tank to keep heat from leaking away. Also, wrap pipe insulation around the first five feet of both the hot-water ...

But water is harder to heat than air, so, by cutting down that radiation, you’ll shave, say, 10 percent off the gas bill. And since the water heater is a year round appliance, the savings will ...

If you have a gas-powered hot water heater, it’s possible for the pilot light to go out. If that’s the case, make sure the gas valve going to the water heater is in the “on” position.

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But for others, 140 degrees Fahrenheit is best The primary reason for keeping your hot water heater set at 140 degrees is if you have someone in your household with a suppressed immune system or ...