If you wish to lower your electric bill then one way you can do this is by looking at how much you are paying for your hot water. If your bill seems too high or keeps climbing then you can lower your costs by using less water. This may seem like a basic concept but not everyone automatically considers how much water they actually use on a regular basis.

In order to conserve the hot water in your home you should fix any and all leaks, install fixtures that are low-flow and buy a dishwasher and washing machine that is energy efficient. Let us take a closer look.

Leaks
To lower your electric bill and reduce the hot water that you use you should fix any leaks in your fixtures right away. This includes all pipes as well as faucets and showerheads. If your water heater tank is leaking then you need to get a new one right immediately. Be advised that a “leak of one drip per second can cost $1 per month.”

Low-Flow Fixtures
According to federal mandate, the flow rates of showerheads cannot be greater than 2.5 gallons per minute (gpm) and have a water pressure of 80 pounds per square inch (psi). Choose a showerhead that has a flow rate of less than 2.5 gpm. Choose from either a laminar-flow showerhead or an aerating showerhead. Installing low-flow fixtures is an excellent way to lower your electric bill. They sell for anywhere from $10 – $20 and can provide water savings of anywhere from 25 to 60 percent.

Energy-Efficient Major Appliances
Lower your electric bill by using less energy when you wash your dishes and your clothes. As far as a dishwasher is concerned, always check the EnergyGuide label. There are two types of dishwashers- compact capacity and standard capacity. Compact capacity dishwashers are more energy efficient but hold fewer dishes which mean that you actually end up using a greater amount of energy.

Buy a dishwasher that contains a booster heater. A dishwasher that contains one of these will cost you a little bit more but the energy it saves you is well worth the money you use to buy it. Lowering the temperature on your water heater can further reduce your energy costs.

In order to lower your energy costs with your washing machine, wash your clothes in warm or cold water and rinse in cold. When buying a new machine, purchase one that permits you to adjust the water temperature. Choose a front loading washer because it uses a lesser amount of water and therefore less energy which helps to lower your electric bill.

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