Water Heating
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Repair leaky faucets promptly; a leaky faucet wastes gallons of water in a short period. |
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Insulate your electric water heater tank and pipes, but be careful not to cover the thermostat. |
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Install nonaerating, low-flow faucets and showerheads. |
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Buy a new energy-efficient water heater. It may cost more initially, but the energy savings will continue during the lifetime of the appliance. It’s best to start shopping if yours is more than 7 years old. |
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Lower the thermostat on your water heater; a setting of 115 degrees F provides comfortable hot water. |
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Drain a quart of water from your water tank every 3 months to remove sediment that impedes heat transfer and lower the efficiency of your heater. |
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If you heat with electricity, consider installing a solar hot water heater. |
