Hot water heater timer

dh1 · 01-03-17, 03:34 PM

This has probably be done before, many times, but.
I put a timer on my 60gal Hot Water heater, it comes on a 11pm and shuts off at 4am. I did this so my heater only comes on when hydro rates are low, 8.7 cents vs 18 cents.
I have never run out of hot water, doesn't matter if I shower in the morning or at night, or twice a day, I have hot water.
My Laundry is always done in cold water so the only other time I need hot water is for dishwashing and washing up.
I did this about 4 months ago and should of done it when I moved in.
I think if I put more insulation around the hot water tank I'd burn even less hydro.

01-03-17, 03:34 PM	#1
dh1 Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 99 Thanks: 14 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts	Hot water heater timer This has probably be done before, many times, but. I put a timer on my 60gal Hot Water heater, it comes on a 11pm and shuts off at 4am. I did this so my heater only comes on when hydro rates are low, 8.7 cents vs 18 cents. I have never run out of hot water, doesn't matter if I shower in the morning or at night, or twice a day, I have hot water. My Laundry is always done in cold water so the only other time I need hot water is for dishwashing and washing up. I did this about 4 months ago and should of done it when I moved in. I think if I put more insulation around the hot water tank I'd burn even less hydro.