Want to save money on your household energy bills? Check your water heater, because water heaters account for a third of your household energy consumption. Here’s 4 quick ways to cut your energy bills:
Use less hot water
Have less baths AND less showers. Your body really doesn’t need a full shower every day, and children don’t need a full bath daily. It’s actually not that good for your skin, or theirs.
Turn the thermostat on your water heater down
Water heaters frequently get installed with the manufacturers high temperature settings – turning it down to 49°C is hot enough for most people.
Insulate your water heater
If your old water heater storage tank has no insulation jacket, really do get one. And insulate the first few meters of the hot and cold water pipes from the water heater.
Buy a more efficient water heater
If your heater is 10 years old, research getting a new one. But don’t be cheap, spending a bit more up front can save you a lot over the life of the heater.
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