What Is a Water Heater Programmer?

Controlling your energy usage is an important consideration for anyone dealing with a tight budget. It’s not just about money, however. Reducing your energy consumption is also good for the planet. A water heater programmer helps you do both while still enjoying plenty of hot water when you need it.

What Is It?

A water heater programmer is like a water heater timer, but it’s a bit more advanced. A timer allows you to operate your water heater at the same times every day. You might choose to have it come on a couple of hours in the morning and then again in the evening.

That certainly saves you money and energy, but few of us have the same schedule every single day. Weekends, bank holidays, and other variations can wreak havoc and anyone who’s ever had to take a cold shower because their timer pre-set didn’t mesh with reality knows just how frustrating this can be.

Enter the water heater programmer, a device that allows you to set multiple heating times for different days of the week.

How Does a Water Heater Programmer Work?

Using a programmer is relatively simple, but it’s important that you get off on the right foot. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to do to get the most out of your programmer.

1. Define your needs

Look at your family’s schedule. When do you need hot water? When can you go without it?

2. Think ahead

Don’t base your programming on work/school schedules alone. What about at the weekend? Your programmer allows you to set multiple use times for the week, ensuring that you can have hot water when you need it even if you’re home all day.

3. Set your programmer

Once you’ve figured out a schedule, set your programmer. Don’t forget to set the water heater to come on a little while before you’ll need the hot water. For example, if you usually need a shower at 6 AM on weekday mornings, you might set the programmer to turn on the water heater at 5:30 AM so the water is good and hot when you’re ready to use it.

The Benefits of a Water Heater Programmer

You can probably guess the benefits a water heater programmer can offer, but let’s go ahead and spell them out for you.

First, you have considerable energy savings. Since your water heater doesn’t cycle on and off all day and night, you’re not using energy needlessly.

Second, you’re saving money. The energy needed to heat water isn’t free. By choosing when the water heater turns on, you’ll reduce your energy bills.

Third, you’re prolonging the life of your equipment. Quick cycling can wear out your water heater’s workings over time. By reducing the number of times it cycles each day, you can prolong the life of some components.

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