Extremely hot water uses more energy and can cause severe burns.
Showers can account for more than half of the hot water consumed in a home.
Take shorter showers to significantly reduce costs. Wash full loads in your clothes washer and dishwasher. Wrap your water heater tank in an insulating water heater blanket if the water heater's energy factor is less than .58. Follow the water heater manufacturer's guidelines and blanket's installation instructions. Insulate exterior, uncovered hot water pipes.