Warm up to efficiency and performance
The average household spends about $300 a year on water heating costs alone. Take steps to improve water heating efficiency.
Reduce thermostat temperature
Set to 120 degrees F to save energy and money. A thermostat set to 140 F can waste $36 to $61 in excess heating annually.
How to adjust water heater temperature.
Savings: Up to 9%
Use less hot water
Reducing hot water use is an easy, affordable way to see significant savings on energy and water bills. Ideas include:
- Run automatic dishwasher only when full.
- Wash and rinse full loads of laundry in cold water.
- Install low-flow showerheads with thermostatic shut-off valves to turn water off when shower water is ready.
- Check for and repair plumbing leaks.
Savings: $145-$155 annually
Insulate hot water pipes
Adding foam insulation around hot water pipes is an easy way to avoid wasting heat. Wrap at least the first 6 feet of pipe coming from your water heater or extend the insulation throughout your home piping system for more energy savings.
Savings: 25-45%
ENERGY STAR® models
Replace your old water heater with an ENERGY STAR® certified water heater to save energy and money. Newer models with smart design enhancements improve efficiency and performance.
Savings: Up to $300 annually
