In daily life, electric water heaters are one of the household appliances we commonly use. Electric water heaters heat the water to a preset temperature through an internal heating element and maintain the water temperature through insulation. When the water temperature drops, the water heater will automatically reheat.
Therefore, the thermal insulation performance of an electric water heater has a crucial impact on its energy efficiency. If the water heater has good thermal insulation performance, it can effectively reduce the number of repeated heating, thereby reducing energy consumption.
But many people have their own doubts about how to use an electric water heater: "Should the electric water heater be turned on 24 hours a day or just as needed?"”？
Different people have different opinions on this question, but the final answer may depend on individual needs and actual circumstances.
The advantage of being open 24 hours is that hot water can be used at any time and waiting times are avoided. This convenience is especially evident during the cold season or when hot water is urgently needed.
In addition, continuous hot water can also avoid the cold water shock caused by the sudden need for hot water, which can be beneficial for some people.
However, the disadvantages of this approach are also obvious. First of all, continuous heating can lead to wasted energy and increase the cost of electricity in the home. In addition, long-term use of water heaters can also increase the likelihood of failure and safety risks.
In fact, if the water heater lasts for 24 hours without a break, it will fatigue like any appliance. In this case, the combustion parts inside the water heater may accelerate aging, shorten its service life, and increase energy consumption.
In contrast, energy consumption can be significantly reduced, which is in line with the concept of energy conservation and environmental protection. In addition, this method also helps to extend the life of the water heater and reduce the likelihood of safety incidents.
However, the disadvantage of this method is the need to wait for the hot water to heat up, which may waste some time, and the water temperature may be unstable before use.
When choosing the method of use, the specific circumstances of the family should be taken into account. For families with a single bathroom, it can be used at any time as there is only one water heater. For families with two bathrooms, it may be necessary to choose different ways of using it according to the actual situation, because the two water heaters work in different spaces.
In addition, to improve safety and power savings, consider the following additional recommendations:
1.Regularly inspect and maintain the water heater: Regularly check whether the wiring and components of the water heater are working properly, and replace the damaged parts in time. At the same time, pay attention to cleaning the scale and impurities of the water heater to keep it in good working condition.
2.Install the socket with switch: When using the water heater, you can turn on the socket switch to supply power to the water heater, and turn off the socket switch in time after use to avoid unnecessary energy waste and potential safety hazards.
3.Give your water heater a proper break: To make sure your water heater is properly rested, we recommend a power outage at least four times a week. This not only extends the life of the water heater, but also saves electricity.
In short, we should determine the on/off status of the water heater according to our usage habits and seasonal hot water needs, such as summer and winter. This not only ensures the efficient operation of the water heater, but also achieves the goal of energy saving. I hope you can use your water heater reasonably according to your own situation, which can not only protect the equipment, but also save energy.