How to Keep Your Water Heating Bill Low

Utility bills can add up at the end of the month.  Fortunately, with a few simple changes to your home routines and fixtures, you can save money on your water heating bill.

Here are a few tips to help you save next month!

How to Save:

• Make the Upgrade - New water heaters are more energy-efficient than older models.  If your water heater is over 10 years old, you should upgrade to a newer, more efficient appliance.  This is a great way to accumulate long-term savings.
• Take Showers -While baths can be relaxing, showers are more energy-efficient.  Even when a bath is filled with only a few inches of water, it is still less efficient than a short shower.
• Fix Leaky Faucets - Leaky faucets and pipes can add up.  A leak of one drip per second can cost $1 per month, according to the Department of Energy. Although this may not seem like much, this cost can add up over time.
• Install Low-Flow Fixtures - New shower heads and faucets flow and lower rates, saving you money.  As an added bonus, a new fixture can give your bathroom an updated look and feel.

If you have any questions about your home water heater or you are due for an upgrade, contact our office.  The experienced technicians at AP Plumbing are here for all of your home water heater needs!

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How Will the New Water Heater Standards Benefit You?

New water heater standards have gone into effect this week!  What do these new requirements mean for you?  Here are a few of the ways the new energy efficiency standards will benefit you and your family - just in time for Earth Day!

Water Heater Benefits:

• Energy Efficiency - The new standards will make the new water heaters better at insulating and keeping water warm.  This means increased energy efficiency and lower utility bills for you and your family.
• Good for the Environment - The National Appliance Energy Conservation Act changes are good for the environment.  You will be spending less time and energy heating water inefficiently.  This is efficient system means that less heat will be wasted while keeping your plumbing system working efficiently.

For more information on the new water heater standards and how a more energy efficient plumbing system will benefit you, your home, and your family, check out this article.  You can also contact our office with any questions you have about updating your home water heater.  Our technicians are experts in all aspects of water heater repairs and installations.

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