How To Install Electric Hot Water Heater Timer

This instructable is a how to install for a hot water heater timer for electrical hot water heaters.

How to install electric hot water heater timer.

That s because a typical electric water heater runs only about three hours a day anyway and modern energy efficient water heaters run only 1 3 hours or so. The average service life of a water heater is between 8 to 12 years. This project works only with electric water heaters. How to install a water heater timer.

If your heater is reaching old age it might be time to consider a water heater replacement. A water heater timer is a small electronic device that fits onto your current hot water heater either gas or electric and allows you to set specific on or off periods for hot water production and maintenance. Remove the timer from the casing pictured and remove the knockouts on the casing. Standby losses how much heat the tank loses by just sitting there aren t that great especially for modern.

First please realize that water heater timers might not save as much money as you d expect. Turn off the breaker that controls power to the water heater. In standard hot water heaters energy is required to keep the water in the tank heated 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Looking at a new energy efficient model would be a wise choice and an electric water heater could save you money in the long run.

Hot water heater timer. A water heater timer will not save you as much as timer manufacturers may hint at but it is a fantastic way to help you manage your energy usage more.