Unless your water heater has an exceptionally high R-value (Insulation) installing a water heater jacket is great energy saving idea. Payback on investment can typically be recouped within one year and will reduce standby heat loss by 25%–45%.

Solar hot water tanks that have heat recovering units can also benefit from a water heater jacket. Payback on solar water tanks can be slightly more than a typical water heater, ranging from 1-3 years. 

Domestic Water Heating:

Often overlooked, domestic water heating can account for 20% of the average families utility cost. On demand water heaters are more efficient as they do not suffer from the standing heat losses of a storage tank. If you have a conventional heater with a storage tank, the standing losses can cost in excess of $100 a year.

A hot water heater jacket can reduce these standing losses by 30% or more, savings as much as $5.00 a month on an electric tank.

Jacket Specifications:

• Made from Bubble type Double Sided Radiant Barrier
• Fits most tanks up to 80 gallons
• In addition to the heat reflecting Radiant Barrier properties, it has an R-Value of R-6*.
• Works on both gas and electric heaters
• Reduces standing losses by 30% or more
• Pays for itself in just a few months