Simple Green: Turn Down the Water Heater
Want to save 10 percent on your heating bill? Since water heaters guzzle energy–and moolah–you can save loads by simply dialing down the knob. Water tanks store a supply of water, using energy to keep water hot and ready to go for your AM shower. Dropping it 20 degrees, from 140 to 120, and you can returns of 5-10 percent on your heating bill. Much better than throwing money down the drain! Or, if you’re in the market for a new one, tankless water heaters are a great, green option since wat
