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Energy Conservation – Be An Energy MiserEnergy conservation comes first. Become an energy miser. Here's some tips to conserve and use less hot water, turn down the thermostat and insulate are all ways to conserve energy.Energy Conservation TipsThe first steps are easy. Spend a Saturday and accomplish these simple low cost energy conservation tips. Let's get started.
Conserve WaterWater heating amounts to about 14 percent of energy used in your home. Hot water conservation can occur by reducing the time taking a shower – the average is five minutes. Low flow shower heads conserve water and energy,Other water conservation actions consist of making sure the washing machine and dish washer is full. These are really simple things that anyone can do to conserve hot water for energy consrvatioin. Insulate Your Existing Water HeaterInsulate Your Existing Water Heater. Insulating your existing hot water tank by wrapping and insulation blanket around the tank can reduce heat loss through the walls of the tank by 25 to 40 percent. When it comes time to replace that old water heater it pays to buy the most efficient model available. You will likely be eligible for a tax or utility incentive.The saving on your water heating bill amounts to 4-9 percent not to mention the improved energy consevation. Insulate Hot Water PipesInsulate Hot Water Pipes reduces heat loss as water flows from your water heater to your faucet. You likely have no insulation on your hot water pipes comming from your hot water heater. Adding insulation to your water pipe keeps water warmer reducing standby loses when the faucet is turned off. Even with insulation standby loss occurs but water stays warmer for a longer period of time.Lower Water Heater TemperatureLower Water Heater Temperature. For most uses set your water heater thermostat midway between ‘low” and ‘medium’ at 120 degrees Fahrenheit.This is the reason why, each 10 degrees Fahrenheit reduction in water temperature you generally save 3 to 5 percent on your hot water heating bill. When you go on vacation turn the thermostat to the lowest setting, or just turn the water heater off for more energy conservation savings.
Lower The Thermostat
Install a programmable thermostat. It allows you to control the heating and cooling temperatures. For example, when you are sleeping, away from home during the day or on vacation. Simply lowering thermostat setting by a couple of degrees makes a huge difference in the amount of carbon saved.
Related Eergy Conservation TopicsThe water heating conservation tips above will make your home more energy efficient. And when you save energy, you save money. Return from Energy Conservation First... Be an Energy Miser to Solar Heating Today Home
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