Green Tip of The Week: Reduce your energy bills by lowering the setting on your water heater
Homeowners can reduce their energy bills by lowering the thermostat setting on their water heater. Most manufacturers set water heater thermostats at 140 degrees Fahrenheit, but most households don’t need water hotter than 120 degrees. Households with water heaters older than 12 years should consider replacing it with a new unit.
This year and next, the federal government is offering a tax credit of 30 percent of the cost of qualified water heaters, up to $1,500.