Water Heating

Most people are surprised to learn that the second largest energy consumer in the home, after space conditioning, is water heating. Water heating uses more than 15% of the average home's total energy use. Because it is an out-of-sight energy consuming system, most forget about this major contributor to the home's energy bill. For quick savings, this is a great place to start because some minor changes that are fairly easy to make can make a noticeable difference in your energy bills.

To see how simple changes in your hot water usage can affect overall energy costs enter your home information on the Energy Calculator. After entering your water heating information, change the hot water temperature setting by clicking it to a higher or lower setting and see what a difference it makes.

Types of Water Heaters

Energy Saving Tips

Special Considerations