Should you keep your electric water heater on all the time? Or should you only turn it on when you need it? Read on to find out →

Should you keep your electric water heater on all the time? Or should you only turn it on when you need it? You will know after reading this article.

Heard

A friend went out to play for 3 days.

I found the electric water heater when I got home.

Actually! Not! Close!

Turn off all other appliances before leaving home.

I only forgot the electric water heater.

Burning 24 hours a day for 3 days

The electricity bill is flowing

Her heart is more broken than an electric water heater

Facing the electric water heater, a major power consumer

Many friends want to save electricity

But I don't know if it has been open all the time.

It is more economical to open it when you need it.

Today I will show you

Should I keep it on all the time or only turn it on when I need it?

Regarding this question, the editor’s answer is: it depends on the frequency of use of the electric water heater!

If there are only one or two people in your family and they are all office workers, then the editor recommends that you turn it on when you need it. Turn it on half an hour or an hour before taking a shower, and turn it off after use. This will save electricity and is safer.

But if there are many people in your family and they use hot water from day to night, turning it on and off repeatedly will consume more electricity. In this case, the electric water heater can be kept on all the time and the electricity bill will be relatively lower.

There are always a few days a year when you have to go out for travel or go back home to visit relatives. When the electric water heater is not used for a long time, remember to turn off the water and electricity, and empty the inner tank. When using it again, fill it with water and then turn on the power to heat it.

Knowing this is not enough

Friends who want to save more electricity bills

Let’s continue looking down

How to use electric water heater more economically?

01Set the temperature according to the season

Generally, the maximum temperature of an electric water heater is 75℃. In winter, is it better to set the temperature as high as possible?

NO! NO! NO! Just adjust the temperature to 55℃, which can save electricity and quickly heat the water to the required temperature.

02 Make good use of peak and valley electricity

I calculated that many of my friends have peak and valley electricity. Let me tell you, if you use your electric water heater during the valley period (22:00-8:00 the next day), you can save a lot of money in a year.

03 Clean the electric water heater regularly

Have you ever cleaned your electric water heater?

You don't know until you clean it. Once you clean it, you will be shocked by the scale inside the tank. The scale accumulated over time has increased energy consumption invisibly. Remember to clean it regularly. It not only saves electricity, but more importantly, ensures safety.

Speaking of safety

Tragedy of electrocution in the shower

It seems to happen every year

Some friends have known about electric water heaters since

After taking a shower, there is a risk of electric leakage

I feel nervous every time I take a shower.

In fact, this is not necessary

Just be careful when using an electric water heater

It is safer to use electric water heaters

01Turn off the power before taking a shower

Should you turn off the power of an electric water heater when you are taking a shower? The answer is yes! Heating while taking a shower will undoubtedly increase the risk of electric shock. Remember to unplug the plug before taking a shower.

02 Check this switch regularly

The leakage protection switch on the electric water heater can automatically cut off the power supply when a leakage occurs, but it may age or fail after long-term use.

Therefore, the leakage protection switch needs to be checked once a month.

Wearing rubber gloves, press the test button (T) to see if the indicator light goes out, and then press the reset button (R) to see if the indicator light comes on.

If the indicator light does not go out or light up, it means that the leakage protection switch in your home needs to be replaced.

03Replace magnesium rod on time

There is a very important component in the inner tank of the electric water heater, it is called the magnesium rod, which can prevent the inner tank from corrosion and rust.

The magnesium rod is constantly being consumed and needs to be replaced every 2-3 years to prevent it from being completely consumed and unable to protect the inner tank, causing water leakage in the inner tank and electric leakage in the appliance.

04Pay attention to the service life and replace it in time

The service life of an electric water heater is generally 8 years . If it is over-aged, the internal components will easily age and leak electricity. Therefore, it is necessary to replace it in time, and don't take chances.

If someday

You saw someone getting electrocuted while bathing?

Go to the distribution box and disconnect the main switch

Before the power goes out,

Don't touch the person who is being electrocuted.

Don't unplug the water heater.

Remember! Remember!