Hot Water Heater???

[FrugalTexan75]

Hi! I've read in a number of different places about one way to save on energy costs is to turn your water heater down to 120 degrees -- or even turn it off until you actually need it. I've looked at my water heater but have not been able to figure out what the temperature is, or how to adjust it. I also am not sure how I would be able to turn it off completely. --- Also, does anyone know how long it would take a water heater to warm up an apartment sized tank?

Thank you ahead of time for any ideas or suggestions!

Keeping It Frugal in Texas,
Laura

[amomof4]

Re: Hot Water Heater???

Mine is electric & I couldn't figue it out. My son-in-law did it for me. But it turns out that I have two dials to turn down. They have separate plate covers. My neighbor turned down the other one for me.

[Tammy]

Re: Hot Water Heater???

Ours is set at 140. You can buy a water heater timer (about $25) and it will turn the hot water on when the timer is set. Or you could flip the hot water heater breaker.