Water Heater Timer

A water heater timer may save a little money.

Water heater timer.

Dewenwils outdoor digital water heater timer box for pool pump waterproof heavy duty 40a 120 277 vac 2hp 7 day programmable timer switch for spa ul listed 4 5 out of 5 stars 54 59 99 59. The timer was about 40 then another 15 for conduit and couplers and then a few feet of wiring. Today s electric water heaters built after 1997 run only about 3 hours each day and energy efficient water heaters run only 1 3 hours. This type of timer has to be activated similar to the switch method but has the advantage of.

That is a 66 saving on a unit that almost runs constantly and uses a lot of energy. In standard hot water heaters energy is required to keep the water in the tank heated 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Has a convenient external override switch for manually toggling the on off setting. The wh40 mechanical water heater time switch regulates electric water heaters.

Utilities in many areas of the country offer two electric rates for residential or commercial customers. One rate has the regular daytime rate the other is the off peak rate. Easy to set and it includes a manual override switch. While a simple on off switch is not technically a timer it is an efficient manual method of reducing energy.

As of installing it we were able to cut out 16 hours of use on our hot water heater daily. Use this 24 hour timer to save money on your energy bill by scheduling when your hot water heater turns on and to ensure it is off when it s not needed. Its heavy duty metal construction and lockable tamper resistant metal case make this timer durable. The time switch is easy to install with its 3 4 in.

Fish the cord you just removed from the water heater through the timer case on the wall and connect the ends to the timer. The only way a water heater timer will save money is if it prevents the water heater from reheating water during standby periods no hot water being used. This 24 hour indoor heavy duty mechanical water heater time switch is ideal for use with fans pumps water heaters ac and more. Types of hot water heater timers switch.

Intermatic wh21 electric water heater timer color make sure this fits by entering your model number. Screw the plate back onto the top of the heater and screw the timer into its case. Automatically schedule hot water when needed turns water on during high use and off during low use periods single pole single throw capacity. Nema 1 rated indoor enclosure.

Includes 3 sets of on off trippers and can accommodate up to 12 on and 12 off events.