Laundry Use the shortest wash cycle necessary. Use the lowest water temperature possible. Use a cold rinse. Dishes Scrape dishes and if necessary, rinse with cold water before placing in dishwasher. If washing dishes by hand, turn rinse water on and off as needed.
Showers Take short showers rather than baths.
Install a flow-restricting showerhead which can reduce flow by about 50 percent Leaky Faucets Promptly repair leaky faucets. Never let water run continuously while brushing your teeth or shaving. Special Instructions Underlines indicate links. Water Pipes Wrap insulation on long stretches of pipe between your water heater and the point of use, and on pipes running through unheated areas. See your local dealer or check out the A.O.Smith water heaters from Minnegasco Home Service Plus.