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ZachUA · 06-02-2008, 12:32 PM

I have heard of people putting a timer on their electric hot water heater so that it shuts off when not in use. I'm not sure how I would go about hooking up a timer to mine, but I could simply flip the breaker when I leave in the mornings. Currently I take 1 shower per day and it's in the mornings. Other than that I almost have no need for hot water.

Has anyone tried this? How long does it take the heater to get back to proper operating temperatures?

06-02-2008, 12:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZachUA Beefy Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Turning off electric hot water heater when not home? I have heard of people putting a timer on their electric hot water heater so that it shuts off when not in use. I'm not sure how I would go about hooking up a timer to mine, but I could simply flip the breaker when I leave in the mornings. Currently I take 1 shower per day and it's in the mornings. Other than that I almost have no need for hot water. Has anyone tried this? How long does it take the heater to get back to proper operating temperatures?