Water heaters

Water heating is the third largest energy expense in your home. It typically accounts for about 12% of your monthly bill. There are several ways to cut your water heating bills down use less hot water, turn down the thermostat on your water heater, insulate your water heater, and buy a new, more efficient hot water heater. If you all ready have these things done here are some other tips you can do. Install aerating, low-flow faucets and showerheads. Repair leaky faucets as soon as possible, a leaky faucet waste water and cost you money. Insulate the first 6 feet of the hot and cold water pipes attached to the water heater. Drain a quart of water from your water tank every 3 months to remove buildup that restricts heat transfer and lowers the efficiency of your heater. The type of water tank you have determines the steps to take. Lower the thermostat on your water heater. Usually, water heaters sometimes come from the factory with high temperature settings, but a setting of 120°F provides comfortable hot water for most uses. In my next post I will be discussing solar water heaters and there efficiency.