Plumbing Company & Plumbers of Belmar

Professional Plumbing Contractors in Belmar

Plumbing is something that most people take for granted. It's just there. FS Plumbing & Heating is the place to call when it acts up! Our goal is to return the system to good working order. 

Save Money with Your Water Heater

There's nothing like a hot shower to wash away the worries of the day. And despite the proliferation of low-temperature detergents, hot or warm water really does clean clothes better!

But you can have too much of a good thing. That storage tank in your basement... the good old water heater... can be a real energy glutton. Lowering the temperature even a little can bring you big energy savings... from 3% to 5% for every 10 degrees!

Each type of water heater has a different adjustment method. The descriptions below will apply to most heaters. If your water heater is significantly different from the ones depicted here, we suggest you obtain a manual from the manufacturer.

First things first... test your water temperature. You don't need a special thermometer for this... a cooking thermometer will work just fine! The gauge on the one shown at left starts at 130 degrees.

Put the thermometer in a deep glass (keep the gauge dry) and fill it with hot water direct from the tap. Be sure to run the water till it is fully hot.

If you are looking for an Ocean County or Monmouth County plumbing or HVAC company please call us today at 732.409.6734 or complete our online service request form.

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