Water Heating
Cut down on water heating costs
- Install energy-efficient showerheads and faucet aerators. They reduce the amount of water released by up to 50 percent, with almost no noticeable difference in pressure.
- Set the water heater temperature to 120°F
- Fix leaky faucets. A dripping faucet can waste 6 to 10 gallons (23-38 liters) of water per day. Repairs can be as simple and inexpensive as replacing a worn-out washer.
- Insulate hot and cold water pipes. If pipes are exposed beneath your home or in an unheated garage, insulate them with special pipe-insulating foam. This will help keep cold water pipes from freezing and hot water pipes hot.
- Take a shower instead of a bath. The average bath uses twice as much hot water as a five-minute shower.
- Turn off faucets immediately after use. Many of us tend to leave the faucet running while we wash dishes or shave. Turning on the faucet only when necessary can save thousands of gallons of water a year, not to mention the energy needed to heat it.
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