Install aerating, low-flow faucets and shower.

Timely repair a leaky faucet, a leaky faucet wastes gallons of water in a short time.

Set your water heater thermostat comfortable 120 ° F hot water use up.

Insulating the water heater storage tank, but be careful not to cover the thermostat. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

Insulating gas or oil hot water storage tank, but be careful not to cover the water heater's top, bottom, thermostat, or burner chamber. In accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, if in doubt, please seek professional help.

Separating the first tube 6 feet of hot and cold water is connected to the water heater.

If you are in the market for a new dishwasher or washing machine, you can consider buying an efficient water-saving mode to reduce hot water use. For more information, please refer to the appliances section.

Install the hot water pipes and cold water heater to prevent heat loss heat trap. Most new water heaters, built-in heat traps.

Drain one quart of water from the tank, the time of every three months, in order to eliminate precipitate impede the heat transfer, reduces the efficiency of the water heater. Operate in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Although most water heaters in the past 10 to 15 years, this is the best start shopping now, a new, if you are over the age of 7. Do some research before your heater fails will let you choose the one that best suits your needs.