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Wrap older electric water heaters with insulation jackets.
If your water heater shell is hot to touch, you may need to add an insulation jacket. Insulating an older electric water heater will reduce heat loss by 25-45%, saving 4-9% in water heating costs.
What You Need to Do
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Engage a plumber to assist you with tank jacket installations.
Recommendation:
Unless your water heater's storage tank already has a high R-value of insulation (at least R-24), adding insulation to it can reduce standby heat losses by 25% to 45%. This will save you around 4% to 9% in water heating costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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