Water Heater

The second largest energy user in your home is your water heater. It accounts for about 20% of a typical energy bill. Follow these tips to reduce energy waste in this high-energy use area:

• Insulate your hot water pipes with quality pipe insulation.
• Wrap your electric hot water heater in an insulated blanket. Or if purchasing a new water heater, consider a higher-insulated tank.
• Have a water heating technician adjust the temperature of your water heater to an optimal temperature