How to use water heater to save money?

housebuyer143

I have just moved into a new house and it has a boiler and water storage tank. How is it best to use this to save money?

We only want the water on in the morning for a 30 min shower, and maybe in the evening 3 or 4 times a week for a 30 min shower at these times? Do you turn the water heater on in advance to warm the water up or leave it on all the time?

eDicky

You've posted in the Budgeting and Bank Accounts board, presumably by mistake.

housebuyer143

eDicky said:

You've posted in the Budgeting and Bank Accounts board, presumably by mistake.

I don't really know where to post this? Spent ages looking. If you can direct me there I will post it there 👍

eDicky

In the 'Mortgages and Homes' section there's one called 'In my Home.. etc'.

Nebulous2

There's an energy section.  Energy — MoneySavingExpert Forum

Post there providing more details and they will help. Things to include; what fuels do you have gas and electric? Is the boiler heated with gas? Do you have a programmable timer for the hot water? 

30 minutes is quite a long shower and will cost however you do it. 

MSE_Laura_F

Moved to Energy so the post has more chance of useful replies. Thank you.

MWT

Already posted here with more details so replies best added to this one:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6350071/water-tank-in-new-home-how-best-to-use-it