We turn ours on when getting up in the morning for dishes and washing hands, etc. Then, because we usually stay out of the FW for hours at a time, we turn it off, as well as the pump. When we get back to the FW, we turn the pump and water heater on. Then, when we get ready to go to bed, we turn the heater off but leave the pump on for unexpected trips to the bathroom during the night. I don't have a remote pump switch in the bathroom. Don't do it to save money as the propane use is very minimal, but just don't feel comfortable leaving it unattended for a long period of time.