[dsettl]

I am considering adding a timer to control when the hot water heater is operating. Any ideas as to the effectiveness of reducing the electric bill ??

[gustavo]

Originally Posted by dsettl

I am considering adding a timer to control when the hot water heater is operating. Any ideas as to the effectiveness of reducing the electric bill ??

You will save $2.50/month max. How much does the timer cost? are you putting it in yourself or hiring an electrician?

It may take 20 years to recoup your investment, just sayin'.

[ldj1938]

I installed a hot water recirculation pump with a timer that I purchased at Lowes. At least you don't have to run the hot water for five minutes when you take a shower. Too bad they didn't insulate the hot water lines when they were buried in the concrete.

Originally Posted by ldj1938

I Too bad they didn't insulate the hot water lines when they were buried in the concrete.

I asked for the lines to be insulated during my design meeting. I was told no.I then talked to the plumber during construction & he said it wouldn't make a lot of difference so insulate. He said a recirc pump was the way to go.

A pet peeve of mine is the term" hot" water heater.If the water is already hot then why heat it . It's a water heater.

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by ldj1938

I installed a hot water recirculation pump with a timer that I purchased at Lowes. At least you don't have to run the hot water for five minutes when you take a shower. Too bad they didn't insulate the hot water lines when they were buried in the concrete.

Boy I'm glad my shower is first in line. My kitchen sink on the other hand....