SOLUTIONS FOR HOT WATER

Do you know that 10% - 15% of total electricity consumption in an average Cyprus household comes from water heating?

While the above percentage might seem quite high, it's important to know that by applying a few simple practices and interventions at home, you can save a significant amount of money and energy on hot water consumption.

Here are some solutions to help you save money and energy:

Invest in a Solar Water Heater

Cyprus is a country with abundant sunshine throughout the year, and hot water production with solar water heater can be non-stop as it is the most "green" solution.  If you're concerned about the cost, consider savings you can achieve, which means that the cost of purchase and installation for a family is typically repaid in approximately 3 to 4 years. Moreover, a solar water heater has a long lifespan and low maintenance costs.

Invest in Insulation

Insulate your water heater and water transfer pipes if they are exposed, in order to reduce thermal losses. This way, low ambient temperatures will not affect the temperature of the hot water.

Avoid Washing Dishes by Hand

If you have a dishwasher, use it instead of washing dishes by hand. This method consumes less electricity and water. If you don’t have a dishwasher, prefer washing dishes in a small basin rather than letting hot water run continuously from the tap.

Prefer Showers Over Baths

Reduce hot water flow when washing your hands and choose to take a shower instead of a bath in a full tub. This way, you use three times less electricity and water! Every shower with water from a solar water heater is equivalent to 3 kilograms less carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere.