Most people can't survive without a water heater. A water heater accounts for 25% of an average person's electricity bill. It is obvious that you cannot cut out water heaters from your daily life. So how can you reduce their costs? It's not as difficult as you might think. These are our top 20 ways to save money and cut costs.
1. Let's get started. Use as little hot water as possible.
2. Instead of using a wall mixer, install a dual-handle faucet in your shower. This will give you greater control over the temperature.
3. Choose an efficient water heater. This can be determined by the energy efficiency star rating labels on all water heaters sold in Australia.
4. The water heater's temperature should be lowered from 60°C to 49°C. This should save you around 10% on your energy bills.
5. Repair any leaky tapware or showerheads. You can save more water by using less water and heating less water.
6. Maintain the water heater in a safe condition. You will need to drain 1/4 of the tank in order to remove any sediment or debris, check the temperature-pressure relief valve and inspect the sacrificial rod.
7. Insulate the tank and pipes. Insulation reduces heat loss and therefore requires less energy to heat the water. This can be done with old blankets.
8. To reduce heat loss, place the water heater on an insulated surface.
9. Install a tempering container. Install this tank between the heater and the water source. This tank heats the water to room temperature before it is sent to the heater. It helps you to save energy.
10. Instead of taking a bath, take a shower. A bath takes 45-57 litres, while a shower takes 19-38.
11. Turn off a second water heater if it is on.
12. Make sure the water heater's size is equal to your house.
13. To reduce water consumption, choose a low-flow head for your showerhead
14. Your water heaters should be timed. If no one is home, you can turn the water heater off at night or during work hours.
15. Turn the heat off completely when you go on holiday.
16. Use cold water to wash clothes
17. Turn off the recirculation. This ensures that your house has hot water throughout the day. It is extremely inefficient.
18. Avoid tankless water heaters, as they will not save you any money.
19. Check that your tank isn't leaking.
20. If the water pressure is too high, you might consider reducing it with a pressure-reducing valve. This will not only protect your heater, but also reduce the amount of water you use.
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