Bathroom energy savings tips

As everyone is trying to find ways to help save some money on utilities . Here are some ways to help in your bathroom.

• Retrofit or replace outdated water fixtures. 
• Low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators save valuable water and energy without sacrificing comfort
• Repair dripping faucets and leaking toilets.
• A leak of just one drop per second can waste 3,000 gallons of water per year.
• Take showers instead of baths.
• Showers, especially with water save shower heads, use about half as much hot water as a bath.
• Limit your shower time to 10 minutes or less.
• Replace older toilets with a new low-gallon flushing toilet which uses much less water each time the toilet is flushed.
• Make you bathroom more energy-efficient by purchasing ENERGY STAR qualified light fixtures.
• Switching to compact florescent light bulbs can save energy and money since they generate less heat than standard lighting.

I hope these suggestions help you lower your bills.

Michelle