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sparky823

Water Heater Savings

sparky823
16 years ago

I have an electric water heater-40 gallon. We never run out of water but I feel like when you run it on the 120 degree that we are using more hot water then. In the shower you have to use more hot and less cold. If it is at 140 degrees I use less hot in the shower,also my dishwasher takes less run time to heat up the water at 140 vs 120.My heater is relatively new-one of those with the foam insulated tank.

Any thoughts on this? I asked a power rep. at my power company and he said they recommend 120 - 140. He said in some instances it would be more economical at the higher setting. What are your comments or experiences with this?

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