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water heater timer switches Water heater timers are made using any in-wall, or box timer rated for inductive load
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Parts available <> on-line <> local hardware store <> local home center <> local electric supply company <> local AC supply <> or local light fixture retailer
Generally no retailer has everything, so expect some shopping 

See parts list and installation

Family chart for setting timer
Fully heated 40 gallon tank gives 2 baths and a shower at one time.
Is that enough for your family each day?
See family chart for setting timer

Install electric meter on water heater to get accurate reading of expense
How to install electric meter on water heater

Peak pricing:
Areas with peak electric pricing already use water heater timers
Smart grid and smart meters are going turn off your electricity to save peak pricing, but the price to build out smart grid is very high, and providers will eventually have to charge for the service.

Whirlpool is making their products Smart-grid ready
How to wire off-peak water heater thermostats


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Here is water heater timer installed at my house
How much does it save? $15-20 per month because I schedule hot water, reduced consumption, insulated water heater, put in heat traps, insulated pipes, etc.
And because I maintain the water heater, my savings is even greater since the heater is more efficient and heater lasts longer.
See 9 ways to save with water heater
Do it yourself water heater infomation

See $60 timer installation
See the timer I used


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