Are You Wasting Water Waiting For It To Heat Up?

We all have been in this situation. You place your hand under a faucet, fixture, or showerhead, waiting for cold water to turn hot. Not only is this an annoying timewaster, but it also wastes a lot of money yearly. More than 9,000 gallons of water are wasted just by waiting for hot water in most residential homes annually. This amount equals roughly 15% of your overall water heating costs to go straight down the drain. These numbers might sound alarming but don’t worry. We have great solutions for you below.

How to fix your water heater problems

The good news is that when it comes to your water bill, being environmentally friendly can go hand in hand with reducing overall costs. One of the most common problems we see with water heaters is that they become overburdened with sediment. We recommend that you flush your water heater at least once a year to help remove residue that has built up. 

This is especially important if you live in Salt Lake City areas with hard water issues. If it has been a while since your water heater has been cleaned, you will be surprised at how much sediment can cluster together over time. Flushing your water heater will not only extend the life of the unit, but it will also allow more space for water to stay in the tank when you are ready to use it.

Other water heating solutions

The use of a recirculating pump. Not everyone thinks about their piping system when they turn on the hot water faucet. Water not being used stays in the piping system from the water heater to the faucets around your home or business. After a brief period, this water will cool down and become cold, especially during winter or if the pipes have not been adequately insulated. When you run the hot water, this cold water must be flushed through the lines before the warmer water can reach you. Recirculating pumps are a popular solution to this problem because they are cost-effective and require little energy to run. This professionally installed pump will run the cold water back to the water heater to keep the water excellent, warm, and ready for your demands.

Never run out of hot water again with a tankless water heater. By far and away, the best feature of tankless models is that they do not store hot water in a large tank once heated. This provides two main benefits for homeowners and businesses alike. First, you will always have hot water again since the water is heated as it flows through the pipes. On-demand delivery means you can run several fixtures simultaneously without using all your hot water (no more cold showers). The second feature is that you save on your energy bill because water is not constantly heated, just waiting to be used.

Call a professional water heater company.

If you are a resident of Salt Lake City, we encourage you to call our office if you have any issues with your water heater. We are also happy to help with new installations or upgrade your system. If you live outside of Utah, we suggest you research online to find the best-rated water heater repair contractors in your local area.