Swapping your faucets and shower heads for more efficient ones will obviously reduce the amount of hot water your heater has to produce.

Heat traps also help to extend the lifespan of the water heater by keeping heated water inside, thus reducing the stress on electric heating elements.

Note: On gas water heaters, pipe insulation should be kept at least six inches from the flue. The safest option is at least one-inch thick fiberglass pipe-wrap with no facing. Aluminum foil or wire is a safe option to affix your wrap to the pipe.

A lack of heat trap won’t make your water heater cease to function, but it will greatly reduce its efficiency. Installing a heat trap (or calling a master plumber!) is highly recommended.

Insulating your tank and pipes helps them retain heat a bit better. If you have a new water heater, it’s likely plenty insulated already. But older models could often benefit from a heat blanket.

If you’re having trouble picturing it, many heat traps look like cylinders with male screw threads on each side–one side is red for hot water, one is blue for cold water. It has a ball or flap inside to prevent hot water escaping. They’re often called “heat trap nipples”.

Perfectly calibrating hot and cold water, AXOR thermostatic mixers ensure ideal water temperature and volume in the bath and shower. Concealed, they merge seamlessly with any bathroom décor. Both offer ecologically conscious water-consumption and luxurious customization options. Many AXOR thermostatic mixers enable the control of multiple spray outlets, providing an ideally personalized shower experience.

Heat traps are important because they help to reduce the amount of energy needed to maintain the desired water temperature. This results in lower energy bills and a more environmentally-friendly water heating system.

Water heater heat traps are a crucial component of modern water heaters that help to prevent heat loss and improve energy efficiency. While most modern water heaters come with heat traps pre-installed, older models may be missing this component entirely.

In conclusion, heat traps are a small but important component of modern water heaters. They help to improve energy efficiency, prevent heat loss, and extend the lifespan of the water heater.

Heat traps are small flaps that are installed by manufacturers in the hot and cold water lines at the top of the water heater.

Available in an array of forms, styles and finishes, AXOR concealed thermostats offer an elegant, space-saving solution. Inconspicuous, intuitive controls offer ideal efficiency and comfort. Further enhanced by Select technology, AXOR concealed thermostats enable outlet selection, water volume control and temperature calibration at the touch of a button.

An anode rod is a long metal rod you put inside of the water heater tank. It’s usually made of aluminum or magnesium. It works to avoid corrosion in the tank by attracting corrosive elements, like iron and minerals, causing the anode rod itself to deteriorate while the inner lining of your water heater stays safe.

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They prevent heated water from flowing back into the cold water line, thereby preventing heat loss and maintaining the water temperature inside the heater.

Let’s talk about what they are, what they do, and ways to increase your water heater efficiency to save energy and money.

Anode rods usually need replacing every 3-5 years, and they can add a great many years to the lifespan of your water heater.

Most modern water heaters do come with heat traps already–if yours didn’t, or is an older model, it is recommended that you add them to maximize the efficiency of your water heater.

Lowering the temperature of your heater will help it work less hard, thus boosting energy efficiency. Alternatively, don’t crank your hot water knob all the way open–just use more or less cold water to reach the ideal temperature for your needs.

So if you find yourself in need of a water heater repair or hot water heater installation, please call Lee’s Summit plumbers at Advocate Master Plumbing. We’ll send a highly trained and experienced master plumber to evaluate your water heater needs.