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Water Heater Efficiency

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the benefits of energy-efficient
water heaters.

Water heating is the third largest energy expense in your home. It typically accounts for about 14% of your utility bill.

Following are some ways to cut your water heating bills:

use less hot water overall
try washing clothes with warm water and rinsing with cold
make sure your water heater is set at the lowest point (try 120 degrees),
insulate your water heater
consider buying a new energy efficient water heater
drain a quart of water from your water tank every 3 months to remove sediment that impedes heat transfer and lowers efficiency

A family of four, each showering for 5 minutes a day, uses 700 gallons of water a week; this is enough for a 3-year supply of drinking water for one person. You can cut that amount in half simply by using low-flow aerating showerheads and faucets.

Lyon-Lincoln carries Marathon Water Heaters with a LIFETIME Warranty. This high-efficiency water heater has at least two inches of polyurethane foam insulation around the entire tank - top, bottom, and sides! This insulation helps store the heat and adds to the efficiency of the heater.