Use a timer for Hot Water systems during Darwin’s dry season.
There is nothing like a hot water shower during Darwin’s dry season, right? But enjoying this soothing and relaxing luxury comes with a price. A hot water system increases your energy consumption and boosts your expenses by adding to your bills, even when you are not consuming hot water.
Thankfully, there is a solution to that – water heater timers. Many homeowners wonder if installing a hot water timer is worth it. Are you also confused about the virtues of a hot water timer? Read on to know why a timer for your hot water system may be the perfect energy solution for you, especially if your household does not require access to hot water at all times.
What is a Timer for hot water systems?
Water heater timers are small and handy electronic devices inserted into a water heater, gas or electric. As the name entails, it comes with timer settings that automatically turn the hot water heating system on or off.
To understand the importance and benefits of installing a hot water timer, you should know the amount of energy usually consumed by a water heating system. A water heater, when plugged, is constantly using power to keep the water hot for you.
In most Darwin households, water heating accounts for 12-18% of the utility bills during the dry season. But you are not always using that hot water! Your heating system is usually just running without actually being beneficial to you. In fact, instead of providing for you, the constant standby mode is wasting energy and increasing your bills.
Using a timer can reduce the standby energy loss and help you save up to 30% of your water heating costs every year.
How does a water heater timer work?
Water heater timers allow homeowners to determine when their water heaters will function, depending on the times when the residents actually need hot water. It prevents the system from working on standby mode, turning it off during the periods when hot water is unneeded.
These devices work best for households with relatively stable schedules and when the house is unoccupied for long periods. The biggest savings comes from allowing the users to shut down their water heater during peak energy usage periods -- usually from 7 or 8 am through 8 or 9 pm -- and when they are on a plan that bills differently at peak versus non-peak times.
Wrapping Up
A water heater timer is an economical and useful gadget that can help reduce your water heating costs while allowing you to enjoy hot water whenever you want. It is one of the greatest ways to use water and energy more efficiently and economically. What could be better than that?
So, if you are interested in reducing the water heating bills and energy consumption of your household effectively, call Karama Electrics today. Our licensed, experienced, and expert electricians will provide you with the best services possible.
Call Karama Electrics 0413 609 600 for a quote or use the online Contact Form