How come people don’t turn the hot water heater to a level where it’s comfortable to take a shower?

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stimbo m asked:


I don’t understand why people have their hot water heater set to a level where the water will burn you or is uncomfortable. Why not set it to a level where it’s comfortable. Then you won’t have to cut on the cold water when you wash your hands or take a shower. You also will save power or gas in heating the water.

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Is it better to use a small portable heater than turn up the thermostat?

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pathfindercia asked:


I live in a one bedroom highrise condo. I pay for all utilities (gas, electric, water) in one monthly condo fee. With the high cost of oil this year, is it better to use a small portable heater that I plug into an outlet to stay warm than to turn up the thermostat?

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How can I heat a swimming pool without a heater?

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Doobala asked:


I have a 10k gallon above ground pool that is only in the sun about half the day. I would like tips on how to heat it quicker without a gas heater. I am considering getting a solar heater, but I’m not sure how good they are. Any advice on solar heaters? Are the $150 solar heaters any good?

I have a solar cover. Should I put it on now while the pool is cold to heat it up quicker or should I wait for the pool to heat up and then put it on to keep the heat in?

Thanks!

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I need a new hot water heater. Who has the best price for the heater and installation?

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Laterj1 asked:


I need about a 50 gallon natural gas hot water heater, and I’m in Detroit so I need a company in this and surrounding areas.

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Which type of electric heater is the cheapest to operate?

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Magnum Opus asked:


Out of all the heaters you plug into a wall power socket, which is the cheapest to operate?

ie, fan heater? oil heater? radiant heater? or something else?

Thanks!

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