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Start Saving Money! Part 3 of 5 - Hot Water System

Part 3 of 5 regarding some suggestions to help reduce costs and improve energy efficiency in specific areas of your home.

Part 3 of 5 in the Start Saving Money Series

If it’s out of your budget to replace your hot water system with alternative solar energy or heat pump options, try some of these simple steps to lower costs:

• Take shorter showers (4 minutes is good).

• Install a low flow shower head.

• Leave mixer taps in the cold position after use.

• Fix any dripping taps, especially hot water taps.

• Where practical, run your washing machine on a cold wash.