Your water heater is responsible for 17% of total energy use in your home. If your water heater wastes electricity, you will see a significant increase in your energy bill. To prevent this from happening, make sure you check out these money saving tips for your water heater by the pros at Freedom Air and Heat!
1. Shorten Your Showers
With the cold weather, a warm shower sounds great! However, by using excess hot water, you might be increasing your water heater use more than you need! One easy way to prevent this is simply shortening your showers. You can also reduce water use by turning the shower off while shampooing or using soap.
2. Reduce Your Water Heater Temperature
One way to save on your water heater is to reduce the temperature of the unit to 120 degrees. According to the Department of Energy, for every 10-degree reduction in temperature, you save up to 5% on your water heater costs.
3. Fix Leaks
If you want to reduce your water use in addition to reducing your water heater’s energy use, make sure you keep an eye for leaks. Make it a point to specifically check for leaks your faucets, bathtubs, toilets and showerheads. Leaks that are ignored can increase your energy bill over time.
4. Use Cold Water for Laundry
Try to you use cold water whenever you can. One area you can do this is in your laundry. About 75 percent of energy used in laundry goes into heating the water. By using cold water, you can significantly save energy while making sure your clothes last longer—hot water can cause shrinkage as opposed to cold water.
5. Consider Energy Star Upgrades
Appliances approved by ENERGY STAR can make a significant difference in your energy consumption. For example, if you upgrade your dishwasher to ENERGY STAR, you will see it use 31% less energy and 33% less water. Similarly, if you upgrade your clothes washer, you will save up to $135 per year. Even if you upgrade your water heater, you might be able to save up to $30 on your water heating bill. If you want to upgrade, get in touch with a technician who can guide you through the process.
6. Use Low-Flow Fixtures
Low-flow faucets and showerheads can reduce your water consumption as well. While some can be a little on the costlier side, you can get water savings ranging from 25% to 60%.
Want more money saving tips for your water heater? Get in touch with the pros at Freedom Air and Heat. Call us today at 321-631-6886 or schedule a service on our website. Whether you need help with plumbing or heating and cooling, our team of technicians will be more than happy to help you out. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
