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Baths vs Showers
Take more showers than baths. Bathing uses the most hot water in the average household. You use 15-25 gallons of hot water for ... |
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Blue Flame
In gas appliances, look for blue flames; yellow flames indicate the gas is burning inefficiently and an adjustment may be needed. |
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Choosing a Water Heater
When you're choosing a water heater, don't be tempted to simply buy the lowest-cost model available. Water heating uses too ... |
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Drainwater Heat Recovery
Here's a great device to keep your home energy dollars from going down the drain. A drainwater heat recovery device pre-heats ... |
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Energy Efficient Heating
Did you know that houses produce more air pollution than cars? You can save the planet while you save on heating bills by ... |
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Factory Settings
Lower the thermostat on your new water heater; water heaters sometimes come from the factory with high temperature settings, ... |
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Hot Water Insulation
Insulating your hot water heater tank with an insualting jacket will pay for itself in one year or less. |
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Hot Water Savings
Water heating typically accounts for 14 percent of your utility bill. Repairing leaky faucets, insulating the water heater ... |
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Hot Water Savings
Turn your water heater down to 120 degrees Fahrenheit to save money on your gas/electricity bill. If you have children in the ... |
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Inspecting Gas Vents
When inspecting a new or potential new home, make sure that any of the gas equipment needing ventilation—heaters, dryers, hot ... |
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Insulating Hot Water
Insulate your hot-water storage tank and pipes, but be careful not to cover the water heater's floor, top, thermostat, or ... |
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Insulating Shell
Buy a new water heater with a thick, insulating shell; while it may cost more initially than one without insulation, the ... |
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On Demand Hot Water
On demand electric water heaters are installed under a kitchen or bathroom sink to provide instant hot water only when needed. ... |
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Solar Hot Water
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.
If you have a south-facing roof, you’re probably paying too much for hot water. ... |
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Solar Savings
Although the purchase prices of solar water heaters are usually higher than those of conventional types,operating costs are ... |
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Solar Water Heater
If you heat with electricity and live in a warm and sunny climate, consider installing a solar water heater. The solar units ... |
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Tankless Coil Heaters
Tankless coil water heaters work well during colder months because the heating system is used regularly. |
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Water Heater Life
Although most water heaters last 10-15 years, it's best to start shopping for a new one if yours is more than 7 years old. ... |
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Water Heater Maintenance
Drain a quart of water from your water tank every 3 months to remove sediment that impedes heat transfer and lowers the ... |
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Water Heater Rating
Look for the EnergyGuide label that tells how much energy the water heater uses in one year. Also, look for the FHR (First ... |
