Water Heaters: Money Saving Tips

Heating water for bathing, dishwashing and doing laundry accounts for as much as 25% of
your natural gas bill. Make sure you have an energy-efficient water heater, and only purchase
energy-efficient appliances.

Here are some tips on how to use hot water more efficiently - without affecting your comfort,
cleanliness or safety:

1. Save on your water heating bill by insulating at least the first two metres (six feet) of the hot water
   pipe and the first metre (3 feet) of the cold water pipe that extends from your hot water tank. You
   can also wrap an insulating blanket around your water heater. Many hardware stores have pipe
   wrap insulation for this purpose. Do not use pipe wrap or any other insulation within 15 centimetres/
   6 inches of the draft hood or flue exhaust vent at the top of the natural gas water heater.
2. Once a year, drain a gallon of water from the faucet at the bottom of the heater to remove sediment that reduces its energy-efficiency.
3. Maintain a hot water temperature of 54°C/130°F to save energy and help reduce the risk of scalds
   
   
   Source: The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA).

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