5 Tips for Maximizing Your Water Heater Usage

Maximize Water Heater Usage Schererville INMany homeowners don’t realize how much energy a conventional water heater uses. Your water heater accounts for up to 18% of your monthly energy costs. A hot water heater can lose effectiveness by having hot water waiting in the tank. The water begins to cool as it stays in the tank through natural heat loss. Due to this, the tank continually has to turn on and heat the water until it is used. This doesn’t sound like a very efficient method, but there are ways that you can maximize your water heater usage.

1. Turn Down Your Thermostat

You really don’t need your water heat up to the maximum temperature to meet your home’s needs. Turning down your thermostat can give you big savings on your energy bill. Some homeowners reported up to 10% in monthly savings from this one trick!

2. Use Less Hot Water

While this is a difficult task for many families, using less hot water overall is a very direct way to save money on your water heater usage.

3. Insulate Your Pipes

Exposed water pipes cause them to disperse heat and make your hot water heater work that much harder. Insulate your pipes to save money on your heating costs.

4. Use Other Appliances Efficiently

Try to use the appliances that use hot water in your home more effectively. Make sure your dishwasher is full when it is ran, use cold settings on your washer, etc.

5. Use Energy Efficient Faucets

Replace your faucets and shower heads with models that are much more energy efficient and will use less energy.

For more tips about maximizing your water heater usage, contact the team at Reichelt Plumbing. Call (219) 322-4906 to speak to our plumbing experts today.

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