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Energy Saving Tips
Water Heating
Water
heating is the third largest energy expense in your
home. It typically accounts for about 13% 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 water heater.
Water
Heating Tips
Install
aerating, low-flow faucets and showerheads.
Repair
leaky faucets promptly; a leaky faucet wastes
gallons of water in a short period of time.
Lower
the thermostat on your water heater; water heaters
sometimes come from the factory with high
temperature settings, but a setting of 120°F
provides comfortable hot water for most uses.
Take
more showers than baths. Bathing uses the most hot
water in the average household.
Insulate
your electric hot-water storage tank, but be careful
not to cover the thermostat. Follow the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Insulate
your natural gas or oil hot-water storage tank, but
be careful not to cover the water heater's top,
bottom, thermostat, or burner compartment. Follow
the manufacturer's recommendations; when in doubt,
get 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 buying an efficient, water-saving
ENERGY STAR® model to reduce hot water use. See
Appliances for more information.
Install
heat traps on the hot and cold pipes at the water
heater to prevent heat loss. Some new water heaters
have built-in heat traps.
Drain a
quart of water from your water tank every 3 months
to remove sediment that impedes heat transfer and
lowers the efficiency of your heater. The type of
water tank you have determines the steps to take, so
follow the manufacturer's advice.
Although
most water heaters last 10-15 years, it's best to
start shopping for a new one if yours is more than 7
years old. Doing some research before your heater
fails will enable you to select one that most
appropriately meets your needs.
$ Long-Term Savings Tip:
Buy a new energy-efficient water heater. While it
may cost more initially than a standard water
heater, the energy savings will continue during the
lifetime of the appliance. Look for the EnergyGuide
label.
$ Long-Term Savings Tip:
Consider installing a drain water waste heat
recovery system. A recent DOE study showed energy
savings of 25% to about 30% for water heating using
such a system.
$ Long-Term Savings Tip:
Consider natural-gas on-demand or tankless water
heaters. Researchers have found savings can be up to
30% compared with a standard natural-gas storage
tank water heater.
$ Long-Term Savings Tip:
Heat pump water heaters are very economical in some
areas.
Solar Water Heaters
If you heat
water with electricity, have high electric rates, and
have an unshaded, south-facing location (such as a roof)
on your property, consider installing a solar water
heater. The solar units are environmentally friendly and
can now be installed on your roof to blend with the
architecture of your house. More than 1.5 million homes
and businesses in the United States have invested in
solar water heating systems, and surveys indicate over
94% of these customers consider the systems a good
investment. Solar water heating systems are also good
for the environment. Solar water heaters avoid the
harmful greenhouse gas emissions associated with
electricity production. During a 20-year period, one
solar water heater can avoid over 50 tons of carbon
dioxide emissions. When shopping for a solar water
heater, look for systems certified by the Solar Rating
and Certification Corporation or the Florida Solar
Energy Center.
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