How to Insulate Hot Water Pipes

Wait less time for hot water by insulating your hot water pipes.

Insulating your hot water pipes is a great way to conserve energy within your home. The insulation reduces the amount of heat you lose from the pipes and increases the water temperature in the pipes over that of uninsulated pipes. It also maintains hot water for longer, ensuring that you don't wait as long for your water to heat up, thus conserving water. Insulating your hot water pipes is a fast way to conserve energy and save money.

Things You'll Need

• pipe insulation wrap
• tape strips of fiberglass insulation or pipe sleeve
• acrylic tape

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Instructions

1. Wrap the insulation around the pipes. If you use pipe sleeves, match the inside diameter of the sleeve with the outside diameter of the pipe to guarantee a snug fit around the pipe so that no heat is lost.

2. Place the pipe sleeve on the pipe with the seam down and use tape every one or two feet to secure the sleeve. Follow the same instruction for securing the insulationiIf you are using an insulation wrap.

3. Insulate all accessible pipes, especially within the first three feet of the hot water heater.

References

• U.S. Department of Energy: Insulate Hot Water Pipes for Energy Savings