HOUSE SHOWER: Choose Your Shower Temperature
Water heating is the 2nd largest utility expense in your home – accounting for
14-18% of utility bills. Most homeowners spend $400-$600 each year heating water.
Save by taking shorter and cooler showers.
14-18% of utility bills. Most homeowners spend $400-$600 each year heating water.
Save by taking shorter and cooler showers.
SHORTER SHOWERS SAVE BIG!
To save water, try taking a shorter shower.
How fast can you shower? Time yourself and see if you can get finished in 5 minutes.
If you do, you’ll be showering faster than most Americans and saving water!
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SHOWER TIME | WATER USED
5 minutes | 10.5 gallons
8 minutes* | 17 gallons
10 minutes | 21 gallons
20 minutes | 42 gallons
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**average shower length in the U.S.
MAKE YOUR HOME A NO-DRIP ZONE!
A pipe or faucet that drips only 1 drop every 2 seconds will waste more than 1,000 gallons of water a year!
Dripping faucets are easy to see or hear, but you’ll have to check under the sink to see a leaky pipe. Moisture is a sign of leaky pipes.
The good news is stopping a leak is often simple and inexpensive. You’ll need:
– WRENCH
– SCREWDRIVER
– WASHERS & 0-RINGS
Go online to watch DIY videos and see how it’s done. Get the whole family involved to learn about basic plumbing. Together you can save money and water!
