Does it really save you money just turning down the temperature on a water-heater?

Question

Or is that just some way to save on energy use??

Answer 1

Yes, it takes gas or electricity to make the temperature hot. If it is turned down, the water doesn't have to be heated as long, and it takes less gas/electricity to do so. Therefore, you pay for less gas/electricity.

Answer 2

Yes you can save money if you turn down water heater , furance even lights ......A/C will cost more in the summer .

NOrmally it's furace in the winter

A/C in the summer

I have mine set at 68 all the time .....

Answer 3

no, not bathing does

Answer 4

A little money.

Answer 5

turning your water down to 130 will save you money but your clothes may not get as clean as they used to be...read your detergent requirements

Answer 6

yes and no, if you have 50 gallons of 100 degree water and mix it with cold to take a shower it will use more water then if it where heated to 150. Once the hot water is turned on cold water replaces it. If you need hot water and the heater is high then it will take less. If the heater is set low it will take more water for a higher temp. I like a HOT shower so instead of lowering my heater temp I raised it then put it on a timer. it is only on when it is needed and off when not

Answer 7

Your hot water heater stores hot water at the temperature set.  It takes less heat energy to maintain a lower temperature.  However, keeping it at its hottest setting allows it to be stretched into more consecutive showers etc, as the very hot water can be cut with cold water.

Answer 8

yea it helps over the long run, turning up the thermostat in your house does too.70 instead of 65 its still comfortable and cheaper

Answer 9

I does save money b/c it takes energy to heat up water and if the temperature of heating is lowered, it takes less energy to heat the water.