Celebrity Cash-Saving Tips
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Emily Blunt
Cash-In Tip
DON'T HEAT WHAT YOU DON'T NEED
Turn your water heater down to 120 degrees or the "Normal" setting when you are home. If you are going to be away for 3 or more days, turn the heater thermostat down to its lowest setting or off completely (if you have a gas heater, make sure you know how to relight the pilot). A good example to remember is that you don't keep a kettle of water burning 24 hours a day just in case you want to make a cup of tea, so why keep a tank of hot water going just in case you want to wash your hands or take a shower. Water heating accounts for about 13% of home energy costs! To save even more, consider replacing your old hot water heater with a tankless (on-demand) version.
Cash-In Tip
DON'T HEAT WHAT YOU DON'T NEED
Turn your water heater down to 120 degrees or the "Normal" setting when you are home. If you are going to be away for 3 or more days, turn the heater thermostat down to its lowest setting or off completely (if you have a gas heater, make sure you know how to relight the pilot). A good example to remember is that you don't keep a kettle of water burning 24 hours a day just in case you want to make a cup of tea, so why keep a tank of hot water going just in case you want to wash your hands or take a shower. Water heating accounts for about 13% of home energy costs! To save even more, consider replacing your old hot water heater with a tankless (on-demand) version.
