Small Business

Hot water systems and laundry

• A dripping hot water tap can waste the equivalent of up to 10 average bathtubs of water a month. Make sure you fix it as soon as possible.
• Replace your electric water heater with a gas, solar or heat-pump system. The savings you make over the long-term should outweigh this cost.
• Switch the hot water system off when it is not regularly in use.
• Ensure the pipes, tank and fittings of the hot water system are regularly inspected.
• Install timers on instantaneous hot water services to limit their operation to business hours only.
• Ensure any hot water services are well insulated in cooler climates.