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How You Can Conserve Energy
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I have aerator faucets and low-flow showerheads. | • Inexpensive and simple to install, low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators can reduce your home water consumption as much as 50%, and reduce your energy cost of heating the water also by as much as 50%. |
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My hot water heater thermostat is set to 120 degrees farenheit (Be sure to check your dishwasher’s manual for the appropriate water temperature.) | • For each 10 degrees F reduction in water temperature, you can save between 3%-5% in energy costs. • Reducing your water temperature to 120 F slows mineral buildup and corrosion. |
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My water heater is properly insulated with a water heater blanket, and my hot water pipes are covered with sleeve insulation. | • Hot water heater blankets cost only around $10 . You can recoup the cost of the blanket in less than a year due to energy savings. |
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