Q. I would like to know if it is energy efficient to turn off an electric hot water heater when one is away from a house for a period of time. If it is energy efficient to turn the hot water heater ...

There are only two of us in the house now so we are thinking about a timer for the hot water heater. We would like to have some info on a timer and it’s economical possibilities. Please explain the ...

Q: A neighbor told me he has a timer on his water heater that was recommended to him as an energy-saver. Do these things really work? A: Actually, there are a couple of schools of thought on using a ...