728*90 Advertising Space
Acrylic Sheets(143)
Builders Hardware(211)
Ceilings(227)
Concrete, Cement & Masonry(2,020)
Drywall(503)
Fencing(1,338)
Fireplace & Hearth(3,655)
Heating, Venting & Cooling(1,069)
Insulation(1,189)
Accessories(339)
Blow-in Insulation(135)
Denim Insulation(70)
Fiberglass(122)
Foam(231)
Housewrap(6)
Radiant Barrier(172)
Rigid Insulation(92)
Rock Wool(20)
Interior Stair Parts(316)
Ladders(3,580)
Moulding & Millwork(252)
Roofing & Gutters(1,293)
Siding(211)
Shop Now At Home Depot
Home>
Customer reviews for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
The UltraTouch Denim Insulation Water Heater Blanket improves the energy efficiency of your hot water heater with R6.7 performance. Helps maintain constant temperature and keeps the heat inside your unit.
Overall rating:
(27 reviews) 27
Rating breakdown 27 reviews
5 stars
8
4 stars
15
3 stars
3
2 stars
0
1 star
1
25 out of 26(96%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
Review 1 for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
Overall rating
I bought 2
,PostedNovember 7, 2012
PeterinValdosta
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Advanced
Quality
5
/
5
Value
5
/
5
I taped the 2 along the 72" sides on my driveway. I then cut the 96" x 72" to 96" x 54". I wrapped the 40 gallon electric water heater around the previous vinyl and fiberglass blanket with about 8" to spare. I have 6" sticking up on top and will fill the space with the trimmings. The trick to wrapping the tank is to use 6" pieces of tape horizontally to bring the edges together, first at the top, then the middle and then the bottom. Two more in between and you are ready to tape the whole length. Buy a roll of aluminum tape if you have to, it is so easy that way.
Pros: Easy to Install, Easy to Work With, Good Size & Weight, High Quality
Yes, I recommend this product.
Share this review:
+12points
12out of 12found this review helpful.
Review 2 for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
Overall rating
Does The Job
,PostedMay 1, 2012
EddieB
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Advanced
Purchase frequency:Yearly
Value
4
/
5
There has been a significant reduction of heat leakge from the water heater. It is housed in a closet that used to get quite warm. This kit is the only one to buy if you do not want to spend a lot of time with itchy fiberglass. Expect to trim and cut and piece the right shape to do the job. Have extra foil tape on hand, you will need it. If you take your time it will work out well.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Share this review:
+15points
15out of 15found this review helpful.
Review 3 for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
Overall rating
Great product but lenght is shorter than described
,PostedDecember 13, 2011
Quality
4
/
5
Value
2
/
5
We used the blankets as insulating material for our wooden vaulted ceiling, it works great, it doesn't present health risk like fiberglass, (particles it can be breathed in or swallowed with long term health damages according to many studies), and it creates a good thermal barrier without being too thick and leaves my beautiful wooden beams in view. The problem is that the rolls are not 75 inches long. Most of the blankets we received (20) were 70-71 inches and a couple of them 69 inches long. That was very disappointing, but we needed to get the job done and we kept them and used them anyway. That's my only complaint, and as result I have to order more because the square footage I received is not what I had ordered based on the description.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Share this review:
+17points
17out of 17found this review helpful.
Review 4 for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
Overall rating
saves money on heating
,PostedNovember 13, 2012
justrich1
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Purchase frequency:Weekly
Quality
4
/
5
Value
4
/
5
I would recommend this to others, however it does not come with enough material to insulate the top of the water heater, only enough to wrap the sides. Heat escapes through the top as well, these guys should have thought about that.
Pros: Easy to Use, Easy to Install, Easy to Work With, Great Value, Easy to Clean, Economical
Cons: No Instructions
Yes, I recommend this product.
Share this review:
+9points
11out of 13found this review helpful.
Review 5 for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
Overall rating
You're on your own...
,PostedApril 22, 2011
... because there are no instructions or even suggestions with this item. Likewise, there is no "top" piece, which is where most of the heat escapes in an electric water heater.
The blanket is 48" tall, so it comes down not quite to the floor on most heaters; that's OK for insulation purposes, since not much heat escapes around the bottom of the heater-- but it sure does look unfinished with a raw edge that stops about 6" above the floor.
I wrapped the blanket around, overlapped it, then trimmed the excess (there was about 9" to spare in my case). I used the excesss to cut two semi-circular pieces to fit the top, placing the seam between the pieces where the two pipes enter and exit the tank at center top.
Speaking of trimming, your best bet will be to use a pair of heavy-duty scissors or shears. Cutting with a knife (even a sharp utility blade) won't cut it. The denim insulation is tough stuff!
After trimming the pieces, I then "pinned" the big piece around the tank with regular duct tape, then cut and placed the two top pieces. I then used a long piece of the metallic tape to seal the vertical seam. Then I cut some shorter peices of the metallic tape and wrapped them over the raw edge between the top pieces and the side wrap.
By the way, don't try to get by with only the furnished metallic duct tape; you'll need some pieces of regular duct tape to hold the blanket in place while you're trimming and and fitting it. Better yet, pick up a roll of the metallic tape at Home Depot; you'll be able to do a much neater job.
On the whole, I kinda wished I'd gone for the plastic-covered blanket, which usually does come with a top piece. But then, I would have had fiberglas insulation rather than the more skin-friendly denim insulation.
Finally, by the way, the detailed description is wrong; this item does have denim, not fiberglas, insulation.
Plan to spend about an hour from start to finish installing and trimming the blanket.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Share this review:
+42points
45out of 48found this review helpful.
Review 6 for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
Overall rating
Good Product
,PostedNovember 16, 2011
dgoff
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Advanced
Purchase frequency:Monthly
The denim is much easier to install than the fiberglass blankets. I had to purchase 2 of these as one roll simply wouldn't fit my 80 gallon tamk. I had enough left over to cover the top of the tank. Highly reccommend purchassing a roll of Duct tape as the tape that comes pre-packaged is absolutely worthless. Also reccommend using a pair of sharp shears to trim with... The denim is very difficult to cut. My gas bills dropped 28% after installing.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Share this review:
+9points
9out of 9found this review helpful.
Review 7 for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
Overall rating
Check measurements
,PostedApril 21, 2013
LostInReston
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Advanced
Quality
4
/
5
Value
4
/
5
Nice blanket but does not fit 50 gal water heater. Will wrap around circumference perfectly but will not cover height - 10 inches short. I left the open area on the bottom. Silver tape supplied is not easy to work with. I used true HVAC duct tape (not "duck" tape), which worked fine. Recommend the blanket with the above caveats.
Pros: Easy to Install, Good Shape, High Quality, Economical
Cons: does not fit 50 gal water heaters, supplied silver tape difficult to work with
Yes, I recommend this product.
Share this review:
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 8 for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
Overall rating
Good product
,PostedMarch 27, 2013
TonyinVA
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Other
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Purchase frequency:Yearly
Quality
5
/
5
Value
5
/
5
I purchased two of these and taped them together to cover a 80 gallon Water Heater. You need to just take your time and measure carefully....and allow for the extra inches on the circumference when you wrap the blankets. It was pretty much straightforward but it may be god to have two people doing the wrapping and have extra duc tape handy.
Pros: Easy to Use, Easy to Install, Easy to Work With, Great Value, High Quality, Economical
Yes, I recommend this product.
Share this review:
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 9 for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
Overall rating
Good product, doesn't come with enough tape
,PostedApril 1, 2013
Quality
5
/
5
Value
4
/
5
The product was easy to install. Wasn't itchy, but like other people have stated, it did not come with enough tape.
Pros: Easy to Install
Yes, I recommend this product.
Share this review:
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 10 for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
Overall rating
Water Heater blanket
,PostedDecember 25, 2012
Marriedwithchild
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Purchase frequency:Yearly
Quality
4
/
5
Value
4
/
5
Have not seen a bill to see what savings I might be receiving.
Blanket is of good quality. Price was decent along with shipping.
Blanket is of good quality. Price was decent along with shipping.
Pros: Easy to Use, Easy to Install, Easy to Work With, Good Size & Weight
Yes, I recommend this product.
Share this review:
+1point
2out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 11 for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
Overall rating
first time useing this but i can tell a difference
,PostedMarch 19, 2013
dreadhedkid
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Beginner
Purchase frequency:Yearly
Quality
5
/
5
Value
5
/
5
this is the first time i ever used or had ha hot water heater blanket but i can tell since i put it on the heater does not come on as much as it did before i put it one so yes it does save energy and the heater does not have to work as hard
Pros: Easy to Use, Performs Well, Easy to Install, Easy to Work With, Stylish, Good Size & Weight, Seals Well, Good Shape, Great Value, High Quality, Economical
Yes, I recommend this product.
Share this review:
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 12 for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
Overall rating
Great product quality, but too small for water heater.
,PostedFebruary 14, 2012
Anthony
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Male
Level of expertise:Intermediate
I read the other reviews before purchasing, & I bought 2 of these kits. I intended to use the left over material to insulate my main HVAC duct running of the top of the furnace(it worked great for this). Back to the water heater... One blanket wasn't enough to cover the circumference of my water heater which is fairly large. It left about a 5 inch gap without trying to stretch & compress the material to make it fit. I had to cut a filler strip from the 2nd kit, & foil tape the seams. That being said, the installation is now proper & will do its job as intended, but required more than one kit. This should definitely be addressed by the manufacturer. The foil tape that comes with the kit is helpful, but i'd recommend buying a roll of foil tape, incase the blanket is too small.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Share this review:
+5points
6out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 13 for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
Overall rating
Very nice material to work with.
,PostedJanuary 10, 2012
Tome
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Purchase frequency:Monthly
I dislike working with fiberglass. That's why I chose denim. MUCH easier, and doesn't produce the itchy's. The only fault I find is that the dimensions appear to be for the older style, more slender tanks. I had to cut and paste to get it to fit, and then couldn't cover the top. Otherwise, it's well made, and looks professional. I think it should be carried in the stores as well, to give us a choice from fiberglass, rather than waiting on delivery. Further, there is no option to ship to store.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Share this review:
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 14 for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
Overall rating
Great product
,PostedMarch 12, 2013
Quality
5
/
5
Value
5
/
5
Very glad we bought it. Totally worth the price!!!
Pros: Performs Well, Easy to Install, Great Value, High Quality, Economical
Yes, I recommend this product.
Share this review:
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 15 for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
Overall rating
Easy to install!
,PostedMay 8, 2012
Scuba
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Quality
5
/
5
Value
4
/
5
This product will eliminate 10-40% of heat loss from your water heater saving you 5-20% on your monthly bill. It is itch free and much healthier to have in the house than any of the fiberglass options. Remember to grab a strip of pipe insulation to cover any exposed hot water pipes. Follow proper installation instructions for your specific heater and start saving money today.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Share this review:
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 16 for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
Overall rating
product was easy to handle no mask needed for installation
,PostedFebruary 26, 2013
K7B3
Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Purchase frequency:Monthly
I had a tight space to place this blanket around my hot water heater. The blanket fit tight and was very easy to handle without worrying about ingesting fiberglass particles. Had to cut to fit the water heater but no problem and I am looking forward to lower electric bills.
Pros: Easy to Use, Easy to Install, Easy to Work With, Economical
Yes, I recommend this product.
Share this review:
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 17 for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
Overall rating
Recycle and Save Energy
,PostedDecember 20, 2011
Elesiva
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Intermediate
Purchase frequency:Yearly
Quality
5
/
5
Value
5
/
5
This was recommended by Gulf Power and cost much less ordered from Home Depot than purchased from the Gulf Power website. We received the blanket quickly and it was in excellent condition. I like that it is made from recycled jeans and does not contain fiberglass. Installs easily and now saving money.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Share this review:
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 18 for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
Overall rating
Seems to work as advertised
,PostedFebruary 5, 2013
Andrew
Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Level of expertise:Beginner
Purchase frequency:Monthly
Quality
4
/
5
Value
3
/
5
This product was easy to handle and cut. It wasn't very messy and easy to install on my water heater.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Share this review:
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 19 for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
Overall rating
Good product overall
,PostedFebruary 14, 2012
I liked the overall product compared to what else I could find in the market. Wasn't as long as I would have prefered. Didn't cover the whole water heater.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Share this review:
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 20 for 48 in. x 75 in. UltraTouch Denim Insulation Hot Water Heater Blanket
Overall rating
good product, not cut to size advertised
,PostedJanuary 12, 2012
Marci
Quality
4
/
5
Value
3
/
5
love the fact it's recycled denim and no fiberglass. unfortunately it was much shorter than expected based on other reviews - 46 x 68 so had to use the left over few inches to add to covering height and was still a little short on that piece fitting around. so plan on it covering less than advertised. otherwise it's great.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Share this review:
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.