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hot water on timer or leave all day?

sarerb18
sarerb18 Posts: 1,979 Forumite
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Tried to find an answer to this but couldn't so what's the consensus of opinion please. Is it more economic to leave the water heater on all the time or is it better to put it on a timer. Years ago I think the answer was leave it on but just wondered if that thinking has now changed.:confused:

Thanks Sarer

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  • thescouselander
    thescouselander Posts: 5,547 Forumite
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    It depends on your heating setup. If you have a well insulated hot water tank and a thermostat so your boiler shuts off when the water is hot I wouldn't have thought there would be much difference either way.
  • MarkyMarkD
    MarkyMarkD Posts: 9,913 Forumite
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    On timer, by a country mile.

    Boilers work most efficiently on full power, so it's more efficient for things to cool down more and then get heated up more.

    And the loss of heat is less if the temperature of the tank is lower.

    There's absolutely no benefit in heating it up when (for example) you are out of the house.
  • ariba10
    ariba10 Posts: 5,432 Forumite
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    Must agree with MarkyMarkD. On a timer has got to be the cheapest.
    I used to be indecisive but now I am not sure.
  • emmaroids
    emmaroids Posts: 1,876 Forumite
    hmmm i was always led to beleve that you should leave your water/heating on??

    its the same principle for your car, better to leave it ticking over than stop/starting all the time to reserve petrol ??
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  • MarkyMarkD
    MarkyMarkD Posts: 9,913 Forumite
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    Not true for your car, either.
  • emmaroids
    emmaroids Posts: 1,876 Forumite
    hmmm
    i will have to figure how to use my timer lol

    been in this house 4 years and the water heater has been on all the time ><.
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