Gas prices are going up!
You’ve seen the headlines. Let’s break down how our daily shower – alone – is hitting the hip pocket:
Water usage costs:
Your average shower head (if not the latest, energy-efficient one) spills out between 9-10 litres a minute.
This means for an 8–10-minute shower, you’re looking at between 72-100 litres down the gurgler daily.
Over a year, that’s a whopping 27,740 litres!
Depending on where you live, this could set you back anywhere from $20 to $200 a year just for the water usage. And in this example, that’s only for a 1-person household.
Hot water costs:
Heating up that water for your shower is a real power sucker. But for many of us living in the southern states, a cold shower is not option especially in winter.
Water heating can account between 18% to 25% of your home’s energy bill, making it the second biggest energy guzzler after the air conditioner.
But here’s where a heat pump hot water system can make a significant difference.
Heat pump savings:
These beauties can save you up to 70% on your water heating costs compared to traditional electric systems.
For a typical Aussie household, that could mean pocketing between $375 to $520 a year by switching from a gas storage water heater to a high-efficiency heat pump.
But remember what you use hot water for - i.e, it's not just for the shower, right?
By being a bit smarter about your shower habits and considering a heat pump hot water system, you can save some serious coin and do your bit for the environment. Sounds like a win-win situation, doesn’t it?
Why UNIfied?
At UNIfied, we are here to ensure your electrification journey is as efficient and seamless as possible. Find out how you can save more with upgrading to the heat pump hot water system!
Contact UNIfied today or call 1300 817 847 to achieve greater savings in these precarious times, and start your journey of clean energy living!
