Insulation Can Boost Water Heater Efficiency

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Dear Jim: My electric water heater is 18 years old, but still works and makes enough hot water. I want to reduce my water heating costs. What can I do to make my water heating more efficient? -- Sandi T.

Dear Sandi: New water heaters are more energy efficient than old ones, but there is no need to replace an old one that isn't leaking. The electric water in my own house is 22 years and still going strong. I have made some improvements to it so it is more efficient than when it was new.

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Insulation Can Boost Water Heater Efficiency

Electric water heaters are simple devices. There generally are two electric resistance heating elements, top and bott...

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