Waiting, waiting for that hot water; You won't waste time or water with rapid hot-water kit

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: June 10, 2007| Author: James Dulley | Copyright information

Q: I wait forever to get hot water to my bathroom sink. I probably waste a gallon of water down the drain just waiting. What can I do to get the hot water to this sink quicker without also wasting energy?

A: People often think they are wasting just their time waiting for hot water. Actually, as you mentioned, they are also wasting a substantial amount of water down the drain while they are waiting. In many parts of the country, fresh water is as precious a resource as energy.

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