- Wash laundry in cold water.
- Run full loads of laundry.
- Run full loads of dishes in your dishwasher.
- Use the energy saver selections on your dishwasher.
- Take shorter, cooler showers.
- Install low-flow shower heads to reduce the amount of hot water you use.
- Insulate your water heater with a water heater blanket.
- Install hot water pipe insulation, keeping it six inches away from the water heater flue (exhaust pipe).
- Reduce the temperature to 120-140 degrees.
- Consider tankless water heaters that heat water only as it is used.
- Identify and fix water leaks.
- If you have an outdoor swimming pool, install solar heaters to warm the water.
