Hot Water Tank makes me sweat!!

gemlcoleman

Hi all,

Just moved into a new home, and the hot water tank is in the bedroom. Only thing is that, even though weve turned the thermostat down on the boiler, the room is unbearably hot in the night (cant open the window for security reasons) and we've yet to have a good nights sleep since moving in!

Can anyone suggest any solutions? Would an insulation blanket wrapped round the tank help?

Hope someone can help me get some kip!
Thanks
Gemma

Shambler

gemlcoleman wrote: »

Hi all,
Would an insulation blanket wrapped round the tank help?

Yes and it would save you some money too

EliteHeat

A better solution would be to fit a factory lagged cylinder - expensive though but far more efficient at keeping the heat in.

mkbean

Plus check the thermostat for the hot water, its unlikely you need it set as high as it is.

thescouselander

I assume whan you say a new home you mean that you have moved into a new build property. We have a similar problem in our house even though the hot water tank isn't in the bedroom. Modern houses are very well insulated and once they get warm in hot weather it is almost imposible to lose the heat again.

The problem is made worse if energy efficient window glass is used (like pilkington K) because it makes the room into a very efficient green house. You cant simply stop the room heating up in the daytime by shutting the curtains because the heat cant be reflected out of the window.

Assuming your tank is concealed in a cupboard then I suggest insulating the inside of the door and the sides of the cupboard that are adjacent to the inside of the room.

Also, if you can, keep the windows open as much as possible during the day when you're at home. I find it best to open windows on opposite sides of the house (keeping all internal doors open) to get a good flow of fresh air going through the house.

John_3:16

I assume that this is an airing cupboard type of thing? If so is there a chance of putting a vent in the ceiling to let the hot air out? Something that can be opened and closed as you require.