Home Energy-Saving Tips: Water Heating

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After your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system, your hot water heater is the largest electricity user in your home. So, let’s look at some water conservation and energy conservation techniques you can start implementing today. Lowering your water heater temperature just a bit makes a difference, as does changing your usage habits to save water during day-to-day activities. For bigger modifications, an insulation jacket for your water heater can help prevent heat loss, and a tankless, on-demand water heater is a great investment for an energy-efficient home.

Learn more ways you can conserve energy and potentially lower your electric bill without sacrificing any creature comforts.

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It's hidden away … in a dark closet … alone … forgotten … until we turn on a tap and simply expect hot water to appear.

Today, we're talking about your hot water heater — the next biggest electricity user after your HVAC. So what can you do to use it less? First, wrap it in an insulation jacket … it's like a warm hug all year ‘round! Turn the temperature down 10 degrees to save $80 a year — you probably won't even notice the difference at the faucet. You can also wash your clothes in cold water, take a shorter shower (if you're into that kind of thing) or just install a low-flow showerhead. If you're feeling really ambitious, send yours to the curb and install a solar or a tankless, on-demand water heater.

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