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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Dahlonega , Georgia
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hot water pipes in basement , do you insulate them ?
I have owned quite a few homes in my life and never remember any of them having the hot water pipes insulated . Our current house has an unfinished basement and the heat pump/gas furnace is in the middle of the basement . Our electric water heater is also down there . Temps here in GA. at night are currently running in the high 20's to low 30's . To me it makes common sense to insulate the hot water pipes with the theory being the pipes will stay a little warmer and will deliver hot water slightly quicker .
Also the electric water heater does not have an additional insulation blanket on it , is that a worth while addition ? My goal is to help a little bit on the electric bill and also deliver hot water a little quicker . At this point in time I am not interested in recirculating pumps or making any changes to the water heater . For now just the KISS principle  So pipe insulation yes or no ? Any other thoughts ? I have adjusted the thermostats on the water heater to a level we are comfortable with .
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