Insulate hot water piping

Insulating the hot water pipes in your home can save energy wasted through heat loss, and keep your hot water from cooling before it reaches the tap.

Skill level: Basic to advanced
You can find easy-to-install, insulating pre-slit pipe covers at most home improvement stores.
Cost range: $20-$40
Pipe insulation is very inexpensive. Use it to wrap the first 6 feet of pipe coming from your water heater, or extend the insulation throughout your home’s piping system for even more energy savings.
Savings: Reduce standby heat losses by 25%-45%
Insulating your pipes will further reduce heat loss, and may make the temperature reduction on your water heater’s thermostat even less noticeable.


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