(ARA) – Every time you take a shower, do the laundry or wash the dishes, you’re spending money — big money. The average household with an electric water heater spends about 25 percent of its home energy costs on heating water, according to the Department of Energy.
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Guilt-free Showers? New Solar Technology Makes it Possible (Lexington Clipper-Herald)
December 1st, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News
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Guilt-free Showers? New Solar Technology Makes it Possible (Carteret County News-Times)
October 20th, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News
(ARA) – Every time you take a shower, do the laundry or wash the dishes, you’re spending money — big money. The average household with an electric water heater spends about 25 percent of its home energy costs on heating water, according to the Department of Energy.
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Does Your Water Heater Need To Cover-Up?
September 11th, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News
According to the U.S. Department of Energy adding insulation to your hot water heater can reduce your heat losses by 25% – 45%. If your tank is rated at an R value of under 24, your hot water heater is probably not working efficiently. If you don’t know what your tank’s R value is, touch it. If it is warm/ hot to the touch your tank needs additional insulation. A “blanket” for your heater runs between $10 and $30. You can buy one at most home improvement stores and they are easy to install. If
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Green Tip for Today
August 29th, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News
How Efficient is Your Water Heater?Water heating accounts for approximately 15 percent of the average household’s total energy consumption. If your water heater is more than 10 years old it is likely running at less than 50 percent efficiency.To purchase the most efficient storage water heater for your needs, you need to know two numbers: first-hour rating (FHR) and energy factor (EF).FHR represents the amount of hot water your family uses during its busiest hour; the U.S. Department of Energy o
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Cut Home Water Heating Bills with a New More Efficient GE(R) Tankless Gas Water Heater (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
August 12th, 2008 · No Comments · Plumbing News
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—-Water heating is one of the largest energy expenses in your home, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. It typically accounts for about 13% of your utility bill.
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