Saving Energy: Water Heating
Getting Started - Hot Water Usage Chart
Ever wondered how much hot water your family uses? Check our hot water usage chart to find out:
Use
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Gallons per use
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Shower
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7-10
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Bath (standard tub)
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20
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Bath (whirlpool tub)
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35-50
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Clothes washer
(hot water wash, warm rinse)
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32
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Clothes washer
(warm wash, cold rinse)
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7
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Automatic dishwasher
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8-10
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Food preparation and cleanup
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5
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Personal (hand-washing, etc.)
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2
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Brochures and fact sheets:
PowerHouse: Heating Your Water
By Alliant Energy [PDF format]
Energy-Efficient Water Heating Fact Sheet
By the U.S. Department of Energy [PDF format]
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Learn more:
Water Heaters & Energy Conservation
By Home Energy Magazine
Selecting a New Water Heater
Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Energy
Top-Rated Water Heaters
By the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
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