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water heater identified by flue pipe on top of
tank and gas
valve near bottom of tank. -Inspect for leaks,
condensate on flue pipe, soot on top of heater.
-Remove front panel and look upwards through viewport to ensure pilot and flame are burning clear blue, with specs of yellow and red. -Use nose to smell for gas, or gassy smell Resources: How to troubleshoot gas water heater Power vent water heater troubleshoot Leaking water heater Basic parts gas water heater  |
Electric
water heater identified by 1 or 2 panels
attached to side of heater. -Inspect for leaks
.... Do NOT touch wet or previously flooded water heater ... Turn off
circuit breaker
-Check that breaker is 30 amp -Mark circuit breaker in main panel for easy identification -Use nose to check for burned connections -Inspect for loose wire or any damage to incoming electric Resources: How to troubleshoot electric water heater Leaking water heater Figure volts amps watts for water heater  |
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Electric 1. Electric hot water heater can be turned off using the 30 Amp circuit breaker. 2. For two months, turn off the breaker while sleeping and while at work. Be stingy. Reduce consumption. 3. Check difference on electric bill. |
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  For 2 months .... Turn off the 30 Amp circuit breaker while sleeping and while at work ... Check difference on electric bill Don't use circuit breaker as a switch month after month or it will wear out > circuit breakers can be replaced > best long term solution is a timer |
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Install meter on Gas water heater Record exact usage of BTU of gas appliances. 3/4" pipe thread connections. Use yellow teflon tape or gas-approved sealant. No excess tape or sealant inside pipe. Use black pipe or yellow flex line. Keep pipes clean during assembly. Install in vertical position with inlets pointing up as illustrated. 12.2" Tall x 8.5" Wide x 11.2" Deep No power source required Digital readout in cubic feet Remote Readable option (pulse output) using EKM-25IDS Buy: EKM gas meter Approved gas pipe sealant Yellow gas line  Resource Gas meter spec sheet with optional remote monitor specs |
 Control electric water heater
with timer, Wifi, zwave, etcResources DIY box timer DIY wall timer DIY Wi-Fi control Wemo wifi DIY Zwave DIY zwave 2 Z wave switch controls heater Off-peak Change temperature using timer Add meter to water heater |
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 Meter on water heaterThe Kwh meter is din rail mounted inside enclosure. Records billable power usage in Kwh. Multiply by rate you pay per Kwh to get monthly/ yearly cost of running electric water heater. Buy Bomain power meter Ketotek power meter 240 volt pass through Kwh meter 2T2502GA beige plastic enclosure 2T2500GA grey plastic enclosure din rails Resource: Enclosures Figure volts amp watts for water heater |
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Is a
timer right for your home? Can you reduce consumption and schedule hot water? Resource: Compare water heater timers > A Water Heater Timer is a good idea. > It requires changing what we think about hot water. Everyone shops for lowest cost energy. People turn off extra lights and program heat/AC units to save energy. Most agree a water heater timer is a good idea. People expect always-ready hot water. We resist planning for hot water. American homes have one (or more) water heaters that run full-time keeping water hot-n-ready. Some homes have circulation pumps for immediate hot water at each faucet. A staggering amount of energy is spent delivering the ideal of abundance. Times have changed. We can't sustain the same energy consumption. More homes and businesses are built each day. The demand for energy is growing, coal and gas vary in price, the electric grid needs overhaul, hydrocarbons are harder to pull from the ground, alternativ energy, despite it's promise is expensive. Prices will go up. Change is slow, in ordinary times. For example, programmable thermostats for heat-AC came on the market in the late 1970s. Yet programmable thermostats did not become standard until the mid-to-late 1990’s. In the past, it took 15 years for change to take root. Change is faster today. A Water Heater Timer lets you control energy costs, and protect your future. |
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Know
the facts: Average water heater runs 3 hours a day A timer will save money WHEN you reduce consumption and schedule hot water consumption. For example: Take showers instead of bath. Resource: Read 9 ways to save with water heater |
 Schedule shower or bath: Fully heated 40 gallon tank gives 2 baths and a shower at one time. Is that enough for your family each day? Shower uses 6-8 gallons hot water > For shower,
turn on electric water heater 15-25 minutes.
For gas, it takes 10-11 minutes.
Bath uses 13-15 gallons hot water. > For bath,
turn on electric water heater for 45-60 minutes. For
gas, it takes about 20-35 minutes.
Resource:See family chart for setting timer Resource: Things you can do to increase hot water |
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 Water heater timer installed at my home How much does it save? $5-8 per month because I schedule hot water, reduced consumption, insulated water heater, put in heat traps, insulated pipes, etc. Maintain the water heater, and savings is even greater since the heater is more efficient and heater lasts longer. The timer adds value and options to the home... Resources: How to install timer See 9 ways to save with water heater Do it yourself water heater infomation The timer I selected can be set to timed operation, or ovreride for permanent on-or-off Programable wall timers |
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Recovery:
how fast water heater re-heats Typical recovery time for electric heater is 21+ gallons per hour. Typical recovery for gas, 41+ gallons per hour. Gas delivers more BTU's per hour than electric. Resources: Chart: typical recovery times for water heater How to calculate recovery |
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Standby
cost: Your water heater turns on-and-off 24 hours a day keeping water hot. A timer stops the constant on-off of water heater and lets you control expenses. > A timer prolongs life of heater and works on any - old or new - gas or electric water heater >When heater is finally replaced, the timer is not affected and continues working with no change. Resources: How it works How much does it cost to run water heater Compare water heater timers |
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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. Resource: How to wire off-peak water heater thermostats |
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