How Do You Install A Hot Water Heater With Blanket Insulation?
Adding a insulating blanket to a hot water heater can improve the heater’s efficiency by as much as 40 percent in some cases, and can save you quite a bit of money over the long run. Measuring your tank and buying a pre-cut water heater blanket can save you time and possibly money, but it is not outside the realm of possibility to install a non-precut blanket on most hot water heaters. Set your hot water heater in place and make certain it is level and that you have access to a cold water pipe that is near the bottom of your tank and a hot water pipe that is near the top of your tank. If installing a gas heater, make certain that there is an available gas line to hook into your tank and if installing an electrical heater, make certain there is an electrical outlet available of the proper voltage. Connect the cold water line to the cold water inlet of your tank using a flex line. Connect the hot water line at the top of your tank to the hot water outlet of your tank using a flex line. A
