Don't turn off your water heater at night; use the economy mode instead

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Turning off your water heater at night to save energy is a common mistake. Modern water heaters are designed to maintain temperature efficiently. Turning it off causes it to work harder in the morning, consuming more power than maintaining a low temperature overnight. This practice can also shorten the lifespan of the heating element.


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