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PLUMBING TIPS - GAS WATER HEATERS
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| Your water heater
consumes energy! If your water heater is larger than you need,
you may be spending more money on gas than necessary. But of
course if your water heater is too small, you may run out of hot
water during peak use periods.
The following chart will help you to determine the size of
the water heater you need in your home. Simply estimate how many
gallons of hot water you will need during the course of the hour
when there is maximum demand for hot water in your home:
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Shower |
10 - 15 Gallons |
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Bath |
15 - 25 Gallons |
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Shaving |
2 Gallons |
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Washing Hair |
4 Gallons |
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Washing Hands and Face |
2 Gallons |
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Preparing a Meal |
5 Gallons |
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Washing Dishes in Automatic Dishwasher |
12 - 15 Gallons |
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Washing Dishes by Hand |
4 Gallons |
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Washing Clothes (Warm Wash / Cold Rinse) |
10 - 12 Gallons |
- If your water heater displays a ASHRAE / EIS rating of 90,
it is energy-efficient and you do not need additional
insulation.
- To keep your water heater running efficiently, drain the
sediment that accumulates in the bottom of the water heater at
least twice each year.
- Open the drain valve at the bottom of the water heater
and drain it into a bucket until the water runs clear (maybe
four or five gallons).
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