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HOT WATER ENERGY SAVING TIPS
Saving energy equals saving money.  Join the green movement by making some adjustments to your energy conservation by being conscientious about your hot water usage.  Not only will you contribute to the preservation of the environment by being more energy efficient, but your water bill and water heating bill may decrease as well.

Below you’ll find several ways to lower your monthly, hot water bill and conserve energy.
· Conserve – Just use less hot water.  Use cold water to wash clothes as much as you can.
· Turn your hot water thermostat down.  Many hot water heaters are set at 150 degrees F which is probably hotter than necessary.  You’ll make your hot water heater run more efficiently if you reset the thermostat to 115-120 degrees F.
· Insulate your hot water tank.  Insulation will help prevent a lot of energy loss.  Make sure you don’t cover up the gas heating elements or you may have a fire on your hands.
· Purchase an energy-efficient hot water heater.  Water heaters have a life expectancy of 15 years.  When yours needs replacing, consider investing in an Energy Star certified hot water heater to increase the energy efficiency of your home.
· Insulate water heater pipes.  All that’s necessary here is insulation of the first six feet of your hot and cold water pipes that connect to your water heater.
· Remove all sediment from your water heater tank.  Sediment obstructs heat transfer; removal of this sediment every three to four months will increase the efficiency of your hot water heater.
· Install heat traps.  Heat traps will prevent heat loss from stored hot water in your tank.
· Install a drain water waste heat recovery system. These systems are known to save 25 to 30 percent on water heating energy when installed on your hot water heater.

With a bit of effort, you can easily improve the energy efficiency of your hot water tank.  Contact a licensed plumbing contractor for help, more information or an update on suggested ways to conserve water.
 
Blog Post provided by: Alpharetta Hot Water Heater Plumbers