Water heating is the second largest segment of household energy usage.
Most hot water is used in the bathroom, followed by the laundry and kitchen.
Being smart with how you use hot water can lower your energy costs and lower your greenhouse gas emissions.
Shorten your showers
In the average household, most of the hot water is used in showers. Reducing your showers to 4 minutes or less will have the biggest impact on your hot water usage.
Limit your baths
While relaxing, depending on the size of your bath, filling the back generally uses more hot water than taking a shower.
Identify and fix any leaks
If your tap or showerhead are dripping, it could be heated water. Leaks should be fixed with priority, as they do impact your water bill and potentially your hot water or electricity bill.
Check the pipes
Check any hot water pipes you have access to and look for leaks.
Install water-efficient showerheads and faucets
A low-flow or water efficient showerhead or faucet will reduce the amount of water (hot and cold) that is used when a tap or shower is used.
Rethink dishwashing
If you wash your dishes in the sink and use a running tap of warm water to rinse them, it's time to rethink how you're washing dishes.
Instead, use your dishwasher or stack your dishes in a drying rack and pour a jug of water over the lot to rinse off the suds.