Hot Water Usage
Did you know hot water accounts for 20% of your bill? Knowing how much typical daily water usage costs can help you better understand ways to save.
Average monthly hot water usage
|
USAGE |
APPROXIMATE HOT WATER USAGE |
QUANTITY |
MONTHLY COST* |
Shower |
8 Minutes (using 2.5g flow rate**) |
45 Litres
|
$12.58 PER PERSON
|
|
Dishwasher |
1 Load
|
23 Litres
|
$6.23
|
|
Hot Water Leak |
1 Drip/second uses over 20L a day*** |
20 Litres
|
$5.42
|
|
Shower |
Dishwasher |
Hot Water Leak |
|
APPROXIMATE HOT WATER USAGE 8 |
APPROXIMATE HOT WATER USAGE 1 |
APPROXIMATE HOT WATER USAGE 1 |
|
QUANTITY 45 Litres |
QUANTITY 23 Litres |
QUANTITY 20 Litres |
|
MONTHLY COST*
$12.58 PER Person |
MONTHLY COST*
$6.23
|
MONTHLY COST*
$5.42
|
* calculations based on energy charge of 13.47¢ per kilowatt hour
**shower using 60% hot water draw.
***assuming 1 litre = 4000 drips
TIP: To help lower these costs, we recommend using water-efficient showerheads and faucet aerators and repairing any leaks as soon as they are noticed. For instructions on how to install these devices, check out the videos below.
Water-Efficient Showerhead
Water-Efficient Faucet Aerator
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