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Household Hints & Help

Lodestar

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4. Yes, a good idea to play it safe and check around.

Reply to Curmudgeoness (Reply #2)

Sun Jan 5, 2014, 06:30 PM

Jan 2014

The main issue with gas seems to be keeping the burner door/vent and top vent open and free of obstruction. It does seem like
there is more chance that it might be installed improperly by homeowners which is probably why some plumbers might think it best to just not do it at all. I have a gas heater and have a blanket on it and am just careful that those vents stay clear. So far so good and the savings is great plus I'm guessing it will help the heater to last longer.

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Conservation Tips - buy an insulation blanket for your gas or electric water heater [View all] Lodestar Jan 2014 OP

Seems like it would also be a good thing to wrap around a well pump if you live on rural property Lodestar Jan 2014 #1

Great idea, and the video is easy to follow. Curmudgeoness Jan 2014 #2

Yes, a good idea to play it safe and check around. Lodestar Jan 2014 #4

My 40 gallon gas water heater is set to pilot only and that provides all the hot water I need. Kaleva Jan 2014 #3

Thanks for the link. Curmudgeoness Jan 2014 #5

The internet with the how-to articles and videos are a godsend! Kaleva Jan 2014 #7

My goodness....you really are the frugal one. Lodestar Jan 2014 #6

There's a few reasons why I'll not go to a tankless water heater Kaleva Jan 2014 #8

Also a good idea to insulate hot water pipes. Lodestar Jan 2014 #9