{"id":35,"date":"2019-07-16T09:30:48","date_gmt":"2019-07-16T09:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/?p=35"},"modified":"2019-07-09T13:04:23","modified_gmt":"2019-07-09T13:04:23","slug":"should-you-turn-off-your-water-heater-during-summers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/2019\/07\/16\/should-you-turn-off-your-water-heater-during-summers\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Turn Off Your Water Heater During Summers?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now that summer\u2019s here, you don\u2019t have to worry about stepping out into the cold after a warm shower and then spending an hour snuggling with your blanket for warmth.<\/p>\n

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Cold showers during the summer heat are a blessing. But one thing that always confuses homeowners is whether they should turn off their water heater during summers.<\/p>\n

While this seems like a simple question and most people believe that water heaters should be turned off during summers, all this depends on the type of water heater you have and whether or not it\u2019s the latest model.<\/p>\n

For Old Water Waters\"For<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

It goes without saying that if you have a water heater that\u2019s really old, you should keep it switched off during summers. This is because unlike a modern water heater, it isn\u2019t built using the same cutting-edge technology.<\/p>\n

If you keep it switched on, it\u2019ll use up energy and the pilot light will remain on. This is the last thing you want because it will add to your utility bills.<\/p>\n

Gas water heaters need to be switched off during summers. However, you\u2019ll need to switch them on from time to time in order to maintain them. Switch it on for a couple of minutes so the valves don\u2019t get damaged.<\/p>\n

For Electric Water Heaters<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Of course, it doesn\u2019t make sense to keep your electric water heater on if you\u2019re not going to need hot water. If you have a new gas water heater with the latest features, you\u2019ll need to keep it switched off because modern gas heaters aren\u2019t protected by polystyrene. This means that they can get damaged easily when exposed to heat and humidity.<\/p>\n

But if you have an electric heater, here\u2019s some good news: you don\u2019t need to keep them switched off during summers.<\/p>\n

Your kitchen and dishwasher need warm water to run properly. You don\u2019t have to use hot water for showers but it\u2019s excellent for cleaning purposes.<\/p>\n

In Conclusion<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

These are just a few factors to take into consideration when deciding whether or not you should keep your water heater switched on during summers.<\/p>\n

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