This is the Hoot default setting and is recommended for normal and heavy use families. It prioritizes maintaining a sufficient hot water supply while minimizing heating during the highest cost periods. Over time, if Hoot determines that further savings are possible, we’ll recommend switching to Hoot Saver mode.
How it works
If you’ve selected time-of-use rates, the tank is scheduled to minimize reheating during on-peak hours as long as you have at least 20% to 25% of the tank’s capacity remaining (which is enough water for normal use, including showers). If your remaining capacity falls below this level, the tank will quickly reheat the upper section and continue to reheat for 45 to 60 minutes and add extra capacity, regardless of the time of day. A full reheat will then occur once the lower rate period begins.
If you’re on the ultra-low overnight rate, Hoot Everyday will fully heat your tank until 4 pm (weekdays), and then try to use as little energy as possible until 11 pm, while ensuring that you always have a minimum of 25% available. Most families with normal use can avoid all water heating at the highest rates with this setting.