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Some water heaters lose much of the heat they consume. This is especially true of older and lower cost models, and important in homes with large numbers of people.
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What You Need to Do
  • Step 1
    Go to an appliance or plumbing/supply vendor with a wide range of energy-saving water heaters and arrange to have your replaced.
  • Step 2
    Be sure to select an energy efficient replacement.
FAQ
  • How do products qualify for ENERGY STAR®? What does it mean?
    ENERGY STAR® is the trusted, government-backed symbol for energy efficiency helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy-efficient products and practices. Products can earn the ENERGY STAR® label by meeting the energy efficiency requirements set forth in ENERGY STAR® product specifications. ENERGY STAR® qualified products use as much as 50% less energy than standard products.
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  • Why should I ask my contractor about the most energy efficient products?
    Energy efficient products usually have lower operating costs and frequently qualify for rebates.
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