How to reduce hot water consumption and electricity bills?

  • Heating water is expensive.
  • Save warm water.
  • An efficient shower washes faster and with less water.
  • Savings of €25 per person per year in a district heating destination.
  • Savings of €40-100 per person per year in an electrically heated house.
  • 60-70% warm water is used in the shower.
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How much water does taking a shower use?

Few think about their water consumption or electricity bill in the shower while the warm water refreshes the body. The comfortable, relaxed feeling can disappear quickly if you calculate that a 20-minute shower, where the shower consumes 12 liters per minute, takes 240 liters of water if the shower is open the whole time. About 60 percent of the water used in the shower is warm water. (3)

Check the condition of your shower

The type and condition of water fixtures, such as showers and shower heads, also affect their flow, i.e. how much water is consumed per minute. Old showers and large overhead showers use considerably more water, up to 18–20 liters per minute. You may have to twist your shower completely open because your old shower may also be partially blocked by lime, iron, copper and other solids in the tap water.lime, iron, copper and other solids
It's worth thinking about how much your household's water bill would decrease per month if you used an Aroma Sense water-saving shower head in your shower. You can monitor your water consumption with an apartment-specific water meter or from your water bill. Aroma Sense showers correct the weak washing power and pressure, so the water consumption and electricity bill of a family of 4 can be 200 euros less per year*.

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You also save money on the electricity bill by reducing the consumption of hot water in the shower

If you want to save on your electricity bill, one of the best things you can do is to reduce your hot water consumption. Heating hot water costs money, so reducing hot water consumption can help lower your electricity bill as well. Here are some tips to help you use less hot water in your home:

Install a water-saving shower or shower head

One of the easiest ways to reduce hot water consumption is to install Aroma Sense showers and shower heads that save water and have excellent washing performance. The water-saving Aroma Sense showers correct the weak washing power and pressure, making showering more efficient, while the washing power of the Aroma Sense showers enables faster washing with high-quality washing results. This way you can save water without affecting the quality of the shower experience.

Thanks to the excellent washing power of the Aroma Sense showers, less hot water is consumed and the need to heat the water decreases. Now that the price of energy is high, taking into account the electricity bill, the savings can be even greater. Check out the savings calculation for a private household using an Aroma Sense shower .

Take shorter showers

This may seem obvious, but it's still worth mentioning. If you usually take showers that last at least 20 minutes, try to shorten the shower to 10 minutes or less. You might be surprised by how much water you can save and still enjoy a wonderful fresh feeling with Aroma Sense showers.

Lower water bill by reducing hot water consumption

  1. Adjust the setting values ​​of the water storage tank accordingly. Adjust the temperature to a point where the supply of hot water is just enough for your economy. In terms of energy efficiency, the recommended temperature for the set value of the water heater is between 55 and 60 degrees. However, the temperature should not be lowered below 55 degrees. 55-degree water is safe to use and energy-efficiently heated.
  2. Insulate the water heater and pipes. This helps keep the heat inside and reduces energy consumption.
  3. Use less hot water. When you shower, turn off the water while washing your hair or soaping yourself.
  4. Fix leaks quickly. A dripping faucet can waste liters of water over time, so fix any leaks right away.
  5. Install low flow fixtures. Low-flow shower heads and faucets can save a significant amount of water and money over time.

By following these tips, you can easily save money on your water and electricity bills by using less hot water. So why not try them today?

Sources:
(1) Energy-efficient home project, Motiva

(2) Motiva: Energy advice for consumers

(3) Motiva: Tips for smart water use

*) 4 in a spiritual family that heats water with electricity. Vattenfall, Motiva and HSY meters and data were used for the calculation.