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Energy saving ideas for Water Heating

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Energy / Water Reduction Strategy Flip Hot Water Tank Switch Only When Needed Showers Instead of Baths Use Shower Closest to Water Heater Use Only Hot Water When Necessary Take Warm, Not Hot, Showers Take Cold Showers Turn Down Water Heater Temperature When Away Wear PJ's Multiple Times Reduce Length of Time in Shower Shower With Significant Other Turn Off Faucet During Shaving Turn Off Faucet During Washing Dishes Don't Oversize Hot Water Heater Lower Hot Water Temperature to 120 F Low-Flow Shower Heads Wrap / Insulate Hot Water Tank Insulate Hot Water Pipes Timer in Shower to Limit Duration Leaky Faucet Repair Front Loading Washing Machine Use Pool Cover re Heat & Water Evaporation Locate Pool in Full Sun re Heating Water Add Heat Traps on Hot Water Tank Tank less Water Heater Install Energy Efficient Hot Water Tank Timer for Hot Water Heater Solar Water Heater Hot Water Heat Pump

Installation Cost 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cheap Cheap Cheap Cheap Cheap Middle Middle Middle Middle Investment Investment Investment Investment Investment

Installation Complexity Simple Simple Simple Simple Simple Simple Simple Simple Simple Simple Simple Simple Simple Simple Simple Simple Simple Middle Middle Simple Simple Middle Complex Complex Complex Complex Complex Complex

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Use these water heating ideas to save electricity and money, and to conserve the environments natural resources.