As long as it does not go around the air space at bottom, or the exhaust on top, yes.
Yes, you can
The insulation blanket in a GE dishwasher helps to reduce noise and maintain the temperature of the water during the wash cycle.
No, they are metal with an insulation coating
Thr R value of the water heater insulation will differ among various water heaters in various price ranges. As you can imagine a heater with 12 year warranty will be better insulated than a 5 year model.
NO! This is a FIRE HAZARD. Manufacturers of all water heaters always install insulation around the tank then cover it with the sheet metal jacket. I have seen many times where a person has insulated a gas water heater and the flames from the burner chamber escaped from the cover and ignited the plastic on the insulation blanket. Source: Me, a Master Plumber.
To replace a water heater thermostat, first turn off the power and water supply to the heater. Remove the access panel and insulation to access the thermostat. Disconnect the wires from the old thermostat and remove it. Install the new thermostat and reconnect the wires. Replace the insulation and access panel, then restore power and water supply.
No, but what is recommended around a hot water tank is insulation. The warmer that you can keep the tank the more money you will save on water heating costs. For a very reasonable cost you can purchase these HWT blankets to cover the tank with. Over a year the money saved on heating water will payback the cost of the blanket.
Insulation blankets are normally used on water heaters and dishwashers. The blankets are used to maintain the heat within the systems to save energy.
To replace the thermostat on an electric water heater, first turn off the power to the heater at the circuit breaker. Then, remove the access panel and insulation to expose the thermostat. Disconnect the wires from the old thermostat and remove it. Install the new thermostat and reconnect the wires. Replace the insulation and access panel, then turn the power back on and test the water heater.
You can buy hot water heater insulation at home improvement stores like Home Depot or Lowe's, as well as online retailers such as Amazon and Walmart. Many plumbing supply stores also carry insulation blankets specifically designed for water heaters. Additionally, check local hardware stores for availability.
To replace a water heater thermostat, first turn off the power and water supply to the heater. Remove the access panel and insulation to access the thermostat. Disconnect the wires from the old thermostat and remove it. Install the new thermostat in its place and reconnect the wires. Replace the insulation and access panel, then turn the power and water supply back on.
To replace the thermostat on your hot water heater, first turn off the power and water supply to the heater. Remove the access panel and insulation to access the thermostat. Disconnect the wires from the old thermostat and remove it. Install the new thermostat and reconnect the wires. Replace the insulation and access panel, then turn the power and water supply back on.