If it’s time to replace your home’s water-heating system, you may want to consider replacing it with a tankless water heater. However, you’ll want to know whether a so-called demand water heater is right for your family. Usually the advantages will outweigh the disadvantages in tankless water heating systems, which are widely used outside the U.S.
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Thursday, November 1st, 2012Is Your Home A Good Fit For A Solar Water Heater?
Thursday, October 11th, 2012
Water heaters use a lot of energy, and can account for up to 10 percent of your total energy bill. However, the sun provides heat for free, and we get plenty of it here in the San Joaquin Valley. Solar water heaters can keep water hot for much less than the price of conventional models. If you’re tired of paying large energy bills, then ask yourself if your home is a good fit for a solar water heater.
Could Insulating Your Water Heater Save You Money Long Term?
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
When many homeowners think about saving energy, they often head straight to their furnace or air conditioner while ignoring another important home appliance, the water heater. Hot water accounts for between 10 and 15 percent of the energy costs in the average household, and you can significantly reduce that amount by making sure your water heater is well-insulated.
Will One Tankless Water Heater Be Enough?
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012Tankless water heaters are sized according to how much hot water will be demanded, in gallons per minute, and how hot the temperature needs to be at the point of use. While tankless water heaters are an energy-efficient and convenient alternative to conventional storage water heaters, having them sized properly, or getting the right number of units for your home, is crucial to their good performance.
Want To Save Hot Water? Here Are A Few Simple Tips To Increase Energy Savings
Thursday, December 15th, 2011
Saving energy in your home puts more money in your pocket, and cutting back on hot water consumption is one place to start. Heating water is the third-largest consumer of household energy, and fortunately, options exist to save hot water without sacrificing comfort or convenience. Experiencing Heat Loss At The Water Heater? Add Adequate Insulation
Thursday, November 17th, 2011With rising energy costs, it’s more important than ever to find ways to make your home as energy efficient as possible. One easy and affordable project that can have a big impact on efficiency is insulating your water heater. Water heater insulation can help slow the rate of heat loss from the tank, resulting in significantly lower energy usage. This can add up to big savings on your monthly power bills.