Hot water is used for a variety of things in a modern home. Daily necessities such as washing dishes, washing clothes, bathing and brushing your teeth would be challenging. Without hot water, most people would avoid taking a shower or even bathing. While having hot water at home can make life much more comfortable, high energy bills attributed to water heating can be expensive. On average, water heating accounts for 12% of utility bills for the average home. The good news is that there are ways to save money on your water heating bill. One of the best ways to make sure that you reduce your energy costs from water heating is by having a water heater repair Macungie PA. Below you will find other ways to save money:
Reduce Your Hot Water Consumption
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This is a complete no-brainer. By reducing your hot water consumption, you can significantly cut your water heating bill. You can start by taking short showers as opposed to taking a bath. When taking a shower, be sure to turn off the shower as you lather up; don’t leave the shower running. When brushing your teeth, do not leave the hot water faucet running throughout; close the faucet when brushing and open it only when you need to rinse. When doing the laundry, consider using cold water in the rinse cycle to reduce you water heating bill.
Insulate Hot Water Fixtures
A lot of heat can be lost to the surroundings if the hot water tank and hot water pipes in the water-heating system are not properly insulated. For this reason, it is important you properly insulate the hot water tank as well as all hot water pipes in the hot water supply system. This will help to reduce energy losses and save you money in return. If you do not know how to do this, you can hire a licensed plumber to properly insulate the tank and pipes.
Upgrade Your Appliances
While acquiring new appliances is a costly undertaking, tax rebates can help to reduce the financial burden. Furthermore, the savings you stand to make over time will make the upgrade worth it. If your hot water heater is more than a decade old, you should consider replacing it with an Energy-Star rated water heater. The same applies to your washing machine and dishwasher.
Wash Full Loads
When washing dishes, be sure to fill up the dishwasher to make efficient use of hot water. Similarly, you should fill up the washing machine when doing the laundry. This will not only save you money in terms of reduced water heating bills, but also lower water bills. You will also spend less money on cleaning detergents.
Fix Water Leaks
Any water leakage in the hot water supply system, whether in the hot water tank and pipes, washing machine or dishwasher, will inflate both your water bill and water heating bill. For this reason, you should hire a competent plumber to plug the leak and save you money.
Use Low-Flow Fixtures
Low-flow fixtures normally release less water than conventional fixtures. For instance, shower heads have fewer holes, which are also smaller, but have a good spread. Low-flow faucets, on the other hand, release less water. By installing low-flow fixtures, you will be assured of reducing your hot water consumption, which will reduce your water heating bill.
Water Heater Repair Macungie PA
Your plumbing has a lot to do with your how much you spend on your water heating costs. By fixing leaky plumbing fixtures, repairing or replacing poorly maintained water heaters, and reducing your hot water consumption, you can truly see a difference on your utility bill each month. Be sure to always hire a certified plumber for all of your plumbing needs. When you get a plumbing inspection, a good plumber will be able to tell you where you can cut costs by letting you know if he sees anything that should be replaced or fixed. This also will make a difference on how much you are spending to heat your water.
For any of your plumbing needs, be sure to contact Robinson Plumbing when you need professional water heater maintenance. Our certified plumbers are extremely knowledgeable and skilled. We will thoroughly address any questions that you might on your plumbing system. We can certainly find a way to reduce the energy use that you use to heat your water each month. Furthermore, we can even find better ways for your home to be more water efficient. It is a win-win because your home is more environmentally conscious and your bank account benefits from it.
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