Andrew Blok covered home energy, with a focus on solar, and navigated the changing energy landscape to help people make smart energy decisions. He's a graduate of the Knight Center for Environmental ...

Industry professionals agree that you should set your water heater temperature to 120°F. This is considered the sweet spot ...

There are only two of us in the house now so we are thinking about a timer for the hot water heater. We would like to have some info on a timer and it’s economical possibilities. Please explain the ...

When it comes to water temperature, a lot of us are like Goldilocks: We don't want it too hot or too cold, but just right. What you might not realize is that there are real ramifications for having ...

Q: A neighbor told me he has a timer on his water heater that was recommended to him as an energy-saver. Do these things really work? A: Actually, there are a couple of schools of thought on using a ...