Showers save hot water - a typical bath uses approximately 75 litres of hot water, while a 5-minute shower with an efficient showerhead will use about half of that.
When you are going to be out of town for an extended period of
time use the vacation setting or turn off your water heater
Leaky faucets can add up to 95 litres of water per faucet per
month, and cost you 7 kWh per month.
By installing aerators on kitchen faucets you can save water
and energy.
Drain a pail of water from your natural gas hot water tank
every 3 months, or as recommended by the manufacturer, to remove
sediment that prevents heat transfer, lowering the unit's
efficiency.
Installing a special tank blanket onto your electric water
heater can reduce its electricity use.
Wrapping your hot water pipes in pipe insulation will minimize
the conduction of heat through the pipes and allow you to lower
the temperature of the hot water tank resulting in energy
savings.
Energy Facts
On average, water heaters use the most energy in the home after heating. A 175-litre tank can use up to 5000 kWh per year, a cost of almost $500 at today's prices.
