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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

Shower

8

Minutes

(using 2.5g flow rate**)

45

Litres

 

$12.58

PER PERSON

 

dishwasher

Dishwasher

1

Load

 

23

Litres

 

$6.23

 

 

drip

Hot Water Leak

Drip/second

uses over 20L a day***

20

Litres

 

$5.42

 

 

shower

Shower

dishwasher

Dishwasher

drip

Hot Water Leak

APPROXIMATE HOT WATER USAGE

8
Minutes
(using 2.5g flow rate**)

APPROXIMATE HOT WATER USAGE

1
Load
   

APPROXIMATE HOT WATER USAGE


Drip/second
uses over 20L a day***

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

 

Discover more ways to help you save on hot water heating.

 

 

 

If you require water heater service, please call 1 800 663-6272.