Water Heater Insulation Pad

Bottom board electric water heaters require insulation when placed in an unheated area to prevent heat loss.

Water heater insulation pad.

Find water heater accessories at lowe s today. Don t worry if the blanket seems a bit short. The insulated pad under your hot water tank is probably dow pink styrofoam. If you have a gas water heater.

This is a high density foam intended to have increased resistance to damage from compressive loads. Wrap your gas water heater all the way around and from the top to just below the controller. Water heater base 24 x 2 the frost king water heater base is made of durable polystyrene foam supports water heater and lifts it 2 from the floor protecting it from damage. It is much stronger.

The blanket insulates water heaters. It contains 2 flexible water connectors and one flexible gas appliance connector. In this case older means at least 10 years old opinions. The blanket is white color.

In fact if you look at the picture below that was on the epa s page you can see that it states if you have an older water heater hmmm does older mean one year three years five years and why not new ones. The bottom of the tank is several inches above the very bottom of the water heater a couple of inches below the drain valve. Don t wrap the top of a gas water heater because the insulation could catch fire from the heat being exhausted. Bottom boards are a buffer made of r 10 or better thermal resistant material that increase the efficiency of your electric heater.

M d building products 4663 m d 0 water heater blanket 2 in t r 6 7 insulating value fiberglass 48 x 75 white faced 4 1 out of 5 stars 81 24 13 24. In short the answer is easy no. Rheem manufacturing ranks as the global leader in the manufacture of high quality sustainable and innovative water heaters tankless water heaters air conditioners furnaces pool heaters and hvac systems for residential and commercial applications and is a full member of ahri the air conditioning heating refrigeration institute. This kit makes it easier to install your water heater.

Here s how to wrap your water heater with an insulation blanket. This is a gas water heater installation kit by home flex.