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Water Conservation Water usage affects your electric bill Water use and electricity go hand in hand. Heating water can account for 14 percent to 25 percent of the total energy consumed in a typical home. What’s more, systems used to clean public water supplies and deliver it to homes require large amounts of electricity. If your home receives water from a well or spring, the pump also draws power. So when we use water, hot or cold, we’re also using energy. Techniques for trimming water use in your home are surprisingly simple. For one, you can reduce water consumption by simply repairing leaks in fixtures — faucets and showerheads — or pipes. You can also reduce water-heating costs in a matter of seconds by lowering the thermostat setting on your water heater. For each 10-degree reduction in temperature, you can save between 3 percent and 5 percent in energy costs. Reducing the setting also slows mineral buildup and corrosion in your water heater and pipes. Adding insulation to your water heater can save around 4 percent to 9 percent in energy costs. To determine if you need to insulate your water heater, touch it. A tank that’s warm to the touch needs additional insulation. Insulating your water heater tank is fairly simple and inexpensive, and will pay for itself in about a year. You can find pre-cut jackets or blankets available from around $10 to $20. Choose one with an insulating value of at least R-8. In addition, don’t set the thermostat above 130º F on an electric water heater with an insulating jacket or blanket because the wiring may overheat. |
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