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Keeping the water heater on all day provides convenience, saves waiting time, but it wastes electricity and poses potential safety risks...
1. Is it advisable to leave the water heater on all day?
Keeping the water heater on all day provides convenience, saves waiting time, but it wastes electricity and poses potential safety risks.
Many families keep the water heater running continuously during the cold season. Photo by Tuấn Hưng.
The water heater is an essential appliance in many households, especially in the northern region. During the cold season, hot water is used for various activities such as dishwashing, laundry, and bathing. Typically, it takes 15 to 20 minutes after turning on the heater before the water is ready to use due to the traditional heating mechanism using internal heating rods.
Is it advisable to leave the water heater on all day?
Leaving the water heater on all day provides convenience, saves waiting time, but it poses potential safety risks and incurs high electricity costs.
Most water heaters require regular maintenance to ensure safe operation.
Continuous heating can lead to rapid erosion of the heating elements and calcium buildup. Typically, water heaters need maintenance at least once a year (some manufacturers recommend every 3 months), especially before the cold season due to increased usage. Without proper maintenance, the product may pose risks of electrical leakage, fire, or decreased heating efficiency, resulting in higher electricity consumption.
On the current market, some water heater models are advertised as maintenance-free due to their non-use of anode rods and stainless steel casing with high corrosion resistance, capable of withstanding temperatures up to 90°C. However, in terms of electricity consumption, these products do not significantly differ from conventional water heaters while being priced twice as high for the same capacity.
Source: vnexpress.vn
