The 90 Day Plan

Sunday, July 26, 2009

The 90-Day Plan: DAY 35

DAY 35

STAY OUT of HOT WATER



When you boil water on the stove, you've probably noticed that it takes awhile to heat even that small amount of water. Imagine what it takes to heat a 50-gallon+ water heater!

That's the average size of a conventional household water heater.

There are many things you can do to insulate your water heater and make it more efficient--use the following link to see what cost saving options may be best for you: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/water_heating/index.cfm/mytopic=13030

Challenge: If it is time to replace the water heater, have you considered a ‘tankless’ or On-Demand option? How much more efficient would a ‘tankless’ heater be for your household than the conventional heater?


For More Information:

Visit the Blog at Monty's Plumbing for more green plumbing and gray water conservation tips.

http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/water_heating/index.cfm/mytopic=12820

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