Money Saving Tips on Water Heating

2009-01-29T08:04:00.000-08:00

WATER HEATING: According to the U.S. Department of energy, water heating is the third largest expense in you home. It typically amount for about 13%-17% of your utility bill. There are four ways to cut your water heating bills: Use less hot water, turn down the thermostat on your water heater, insulate your water heater, or buy a new, more efficient model.

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WATER HEATING TIPS:

Install low flow faucet and shower heads
Repair leaky faucets promptly; a leaky faucet wastes gallons of water in a short period of time
Insulate your natural gas or oil hot water storage tank, but be careful not to cover water heaters top, bottom, thermostat or burner compartments. Follow manufacturers recommendations; this may be a little tricky when in doubt call for professional help.
Insulate the first 6 feet of the hot and cold water pipes connected to the water heater
If you are in the market for a new dishwasher or clothes washer, consider an efficient, water saving energy star model to reduce hot water use.
Be sure to service your water heater as recommended by manufacture if not more. be sure it is at least once a year you drain your hot water heater to rid the tank of sediment that lowers the efficiency of your heater. The type of water tank you have determines the steps to take, so follow the manufactures advice.
Although most water heaters last 10-15 years, it best to shopping for a new one now if your is more than 7 years old. Doing some research now before yours goes out will allow you to select one that will best fit your family's needs.

LONG TERM SAVING TIPS:
Buy a new energy -efficient water heater. While it may cost more up front the energy savings will continue during the lifetime of your heater.

Hot Water Recirc:
A common homeowner complaint is the long wait for hot water in the bathroom. The wait can be sometimes 1-2 minutes. Think about a home with several bathrooms, this means the potential for large volumes of wasted water. To calculate the average home, average amount of pipe and use of the water this can mean about 11,461 gallons wasted every year just in one home! Waste and wait no more. The recirc pump allows a professional to install a pump on your hot water heater and then some valves under your sinks, this keeps the water hot and ready just waiting in your line. So next time you demand hot water - the wait is over, it's there!
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Money Saving Tips on Water Heating