Heating The Water Efficiently

A good place to begin is with the heater itself.

• Thermostat. Be sure that your thermostat is not set too high. About 140°F (60°C) is ideal. The tank itself should have a recovery rate of at least 75 per cent. This means that if it holds 40 gallons, it will reheat 30 gallons per hour. Adequate for most families, and an economical use of the heater.

• Service. If your tank is heated with oil or gas, be sure it gets an annual or semi-annual check along with your furnace. The flame, barometric damper, and stack temperature should all be adjusted to ensure that the energy you're using is heating the water, not scooting up the chimney.

• Drain tap. Down near the bottom of your heater is a small tap. Drain a pail of water from here about once a month to clear out sediment and mineral deposits.

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