Check Your HOT Water Heater!

It's amazing how much money we can waste by having the temperature of our hot water heaters set too high. You should set it at no higher than 120 degrees farenheit. Not only will it cut your costs but it will protect your family from scalding water. It's a good idea to have it professionally drained and checked every year as well. But let's get that temperature down! Lowering the setting to about 120 degrees will still give you enough hot water for household needs, will cut the dangers of scalding from too-hot water, and will help cut down on your water heating costs, which account for between 15 and 25 percent of the monthly utility bill for the average family.