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The Hidden Cost of Heating Water (opens the original)
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Hot water is often an invisible drain on a household budget, representing approximately 14% to 18% of total utility expenditures and costing the average family between $400 and $600 annually. The most immediate financial "quick win" for any homeowner is adjusting the water heater thermostat to 120°F (49°C) . Lowering the temperature from the common industry default of 140°F to 120°F can save up to $400 annually in end-use energy consumption while reducing standby heat losses by 10%. This setting
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