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The toilet uses a lot of water. Using a low-flow, six litre per flush model, a family of four can save up to 80,000 litres of water a year, which is a 20% reduction in household consumption. There are high-efficiency models that will save even more. If you can't afford a new toilet, a toilet dam or water displacement device will help reduce the amount of water used with each flush.

Some ovens, especially older models, aren't energy-efficient.

The water heater is the second largest energy user in your home, after your furnace, and accounts for approximately 11% of an average energy bill. Some water heaters, especially older and low-cost models, lose much of the heat they consume. This is especially important in homes with large numbers of people.

Some manufacturers may set water heater thermostats to 60 °C, but the ideal temperature for you water heater is 54 °C. Setting the thermostat at a lower temperature threshold can save energy.

Using the clothes dryer with only full (or near full loads) of laundry saves energy.

Using the dishwasher during off-peak hours can help you save energy and better manage your electricity bill.

Often, running the tap while washing dishes means that a lot of hot water goes unused.

Traditional faucets use three times the amount of water that newer aerating faucets use.

Traditional shower heads can use three times the amount of water that newer shower heads use.

Wrap hot water pipes with pipe insulation. It'll reduce the conduction of heat through the pipes and allow you to lower the temperature of the tank, resulting in energy savings.