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How can a homeowner improve the efficiency of a water heater?

April 26, 2017efficiency Homeowner

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How can a homeowner improve the efficiency of a water heater?

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Typical recommendations include insulating an existing tank, replacing the existing tank with a more efficient model using the same fuel or replacing the existing tank with another fuel source, usually natural gas or a heat pump water heater. If the hot water pipes are not insulated in a cold basement, a BPI Accredited Home Performance with ENERGY STAR contractor will often recommend insulating the first six feet of pipe.