Water heating is 14% to 25% of a houses energy costs.
• Wrap a blanket around your heater. A fiberglass insulating blanket can reduce heat loss by 25% to 40% and save 4% to 9% on the average water-heating bill.
• Install low-flow fixtures. Low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators can cut hot water consumption by 25% to 60%.
• Check your water heater's temperature. A setting at 120 to 140 degrees is hot enough and will reduce your bill by 3-5%. Or put it midway between the “low” and “medium” marks.
• Drain the sediment. Tanks build up sediment and reduce efficiency so draining the tank will save energy. Just follow the instructions that came with your water heater.
• Insulate exposed hot water pipes. Wrapping insulation around hot-water pipes reduces the wait for hot water to reach the faucet.
Sources: Department of Energy, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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