Energy Saving Tips For Your Water Heaters

In an effort to save energy various public agencies have issued directions to households how to use home appliances, lights etc. Given here below are some important tips for saving energy on water heaters:

The foremost priority is to replace your old water heater with energy efficient tankless water heater, which is eligible for tax credits

Turn down your hot water heater to 125 to 130 degrees F.
Wrap your hot water heater with a
water heater blanket. An insulation blanket costs only about $10 and quickly pays for itself -even if your water heater is indoors. Follow manufacturer's instructions.

Replace hot
water heater with a solar water heating system.

Install water-saving showerheads. New models deliver a full spray using less than two-and-a-half gallons a minute. They cost only $5 to $15 and are easy to install.

Install faucet aerators.

Fix leaky fixtures. Thirty drips a minute of hot water wastes 50 gallons of watera month.

Take a shower instead of a bath. The average bath uses twice as much hot water as a five-minute shower.

Set a timer when you shower to remind you when five minutes is up.

Don’t allow hot water to run down the drain. Turn off the faucets immediately after use.

If taking a tub bath, keep the water level below three inches.
Water beds - Pull the covers up to insulate the top, insulate the bottom and sides with polystyrene foam insulation and lower the water bed thermostat, if adjustable.

Drain and clean hot tubs if not in use during the summer. Set temperature down to 80 degrees F. between uses.

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