Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Lower your hot water bill

A typical house spends 14% of their energy bill on hot water. Tips to lower this cost include:
  • Installing a low-flow shower head. It can cut water usage by as much as 50%.
  • Keep showers under 5 minutes.
  • Attach low-flow aerators to kitchen and bathroom faucets. The faucet will flow stronger while using less water. (For a family of four this can save thousands of gallons of water per year.)
  • When vacationing during these cold winter months, remember to place your water heater in vacation mode.

No comments: