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Always wash with cold water, laundry detergent works just as well, and you’ll save 40 cents per load.
Check your hot water pipes for leaks, which can drain your energy savings.
Install aerating, low-flow faucets and showerheads – available at home improvement stores – to reduce your hot water use.
Turn off your water heater until if you plan on leaving home for a few days. And you get back. Most models will reheat the water to the set temperature in about an hour.
Shorten those showers to cut hot water costs.
Insulate the first six feet of the hot and cold water pipes connected to the water heater. It’ll keep your comfort high and your energy bills low.
Install a solar water heater to save energy and money by using solar power.
Get an insulation wrap to help your old water heater heat in more effectively.
Reduce your water heater temperature setting from 140 degrees to 120 degrees — it will save you money while keeping water hot enough for showers and cleaning dishes.
Look for the EnergyGuide label when purchasing a new water heater — if a more efficient heater is more expensive, you'll save money over time.
Make sure you are washing a full load if you like using hot water for your laundry.
Stop that dripping hot water faucet. Leaky faucets not only increase water bills but also increase gas or electricity use for heating the wasted water.
Install a timer for your water heater that will turn it off when you are not at home.
Choose the right water heater for your needs. While they may promise savings, tankless models are pricey to install – and on-demand water heaters may actually increase your electric bill.
Check your hot water pipes for leaks, which can drain your energy savings.
Install aerating, low-flow faucets and showerheads – available at home improvement stores – to reduce your hot water use.
Turn off your water heater until if you plan on leaving home for a few days. And you get back. Most models will reheat the water to the set temperature in about an hour.
Shorten those showers to cut hot water costs.
Insulate the first six feet of the hot and cold water pipes connected to the water heater. It’ll keep your comfort high and your energy bills low.
Install a solar water heater to save energy and money by using solar power.
Get an insulation wrap to help your old water heater heat in more effectively.
Reduce your water heater temperature setting from 140 degrees to 120 degrees — it will save you money while keeping water hot enough for showers and cleaning dishes.
Look for the EnergyGuide label when purchasing a new water heater — if a more efficient heater is more expensive, you'll save money over time.
Make sure you are washing a full load if you like using hot water for your laundry.
Stop that dripping hot water faucet. Leaky faucets not only increase water bills but also increase gas or electricity use for heating the wasted water.
Install a timer for your water heater that will turn it off when you are not at home.
Choose the right water heater for your needs. While they may promise savings, tankless models are pricey to install – and on-demand water heaters may actually increase your electric bill.
