Water Heating Energy Saving Tips
Cutting down on the energy your water heater uses, can save you money monthly, whether you use a gas water heater or an electric water heater. This article will discuss some easy do-it-yourself water heating tips that will help you save energy therefore reducing your monthly utility bills.
If you have a leaky faucet, it is a portal to fix it promptly. Although it’s only dripping a little water at a time, those drips of water at a gallons of water and just a short period of time.
If you have an older water heater, make sure to insulate it. If possible its like not only the hot water storage tank, but also the pipes as well being careful not to cover the thermostat.
If you are insulating and older gas or oil hot water storage tank system, you must be extremely careful not to cover the water heaters floor, top, thermostat or burner compartment. If you are not 100% sure on what not to cover, you should seek the help of a professional plumber.
Although it may cost you more initially, buying a new water heater will produce extreme energy savings that will continue throughout the lifetime of the new water heater, saving you money over time.
The average life expectancy of a water heater is about 10 to 15 years. However they lose their efficiency after around seven years. Replacing a water heater after seven years will help keep your efficiency level high and lower your bills.
Lower your thermostat on the hot water heater. A hot water heater setting 115°F will provide enough comfortable heat for most uses.
As you use your hot water heater, Senate will sell at the bottom that will hinder the heat transfer and lowers the efficiency of your heater. To regain this efficiency is a good idea to drain at least a quart of water from your water tank monthly.
If you live in a sunny climate, why not consider installing a solar water heating unit. This uses the heat from on top of the roof of your home to preheat water before it enters into your hot water heating system.
One last tip is to take more showers then you do baths. The average bath will use 15 to 25 gallons of hot water, while a five-minute shower typically uses about 10 gallons.
