Is it better to add a hot water heater timer or add a water heater blanket or both?

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bucky asked:


Just wondering if it was cheaper to keep the heater on constantly or have the timer turn the heater on when programmed. Kinda like they say its cheaper to keep a house cool then to let it heat up and then cool it down.

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Is there a heater that can be put into a vinyl swimming pool?

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kimmie asked:


I have a vinyl swimming pool that I would like heated for the winter. I have searched and couldn’t really find out if there is a heater that will work safely in a vinyl pool. Does anyone know if this is even possible?

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Can a natural gas water heater crack, rust, or be damaged by wrapping insulation around it?

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Dottie asked:


I was told by someone that the insulation around the water heater caused it to sweat and rust at the bottom. This is the reason why the water heater is leaking.
Any information would be very grateful. I am having an arguement with the company who came and insulated my home. This company wrapped the water heater saying it would help. The water heater is about 13 years old and still looks brand new except for the rusting that is now on the bottom which wasn’t there before the insulation.
Thanks for any help!!
The insulation has been on the water heater about 2 or 3 years.
Who should I vote for? Everyone gave about the same answer that it needs to be replaced.
So, I don’t have an option to choose everyone as best answer. Good luck all in the voting!!!

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How do you fix an element in a hotwater heater?

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hotncguy18 asked:


I believe my element burned out on my hotwater heater and I need to know step by step on how to replace it. Its practically a 3 yr old hotwater heater and it has a safety tank on top of the heater. I know to turn off the power, and I already unscrewed the plates on the front of the heater. Took out the installation and now I just need to know how to get the elements out.

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