We’re in the middle of winter, and it’s the season when your home water heater needs to work its hardest. After all, when the outdoor temperatures drop, your water heater will need to put more effort into heating the water that you use in your house. To ease the strain on your home water heater during this time, you should consider giving it insulation, and there are many reasons for doing this.
Keep Cold Air Away From Your Home Water Heater
If the air that surrounds your home water heater is cold, your heater will have to put more effort into heating your water. By adding insulation around your water heater, you can minimize how much heat is lost. As a result, it takes less effort to keep your water at the desired temperature.
You Can Save Money
We just mentioned that giving insulation to your water heater means your heater won’t have to work as hard to warm up your water. Because less effort is needed to heat your water, you’ll find that your energy bill goes down. This means that investing in insulation for your home water heater can be a great way to save money.
How to Tell Your Home Water Heater Should Have Insulation
If you’re on the fence about getting insulation for your home water heater, there are a few signs that may tell you to invest in it. To start, older water heaters are more likely to need insulation, as newer models may come equipped with insulating properties that let them endure the winter cold more easily.
You also want to pay attention to the R-value of your water heater. This measurement will tell you how much insulation a barrier offers. Higher R-values indicate better insulating properties. Generally, more insulation will be needed if your water heater has an R-value that’s beneath 24.
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