With the cost of home energy rising, many homeowners are looking for ways to lower their utility bills. Your hot water heater may be one of the least energy-efficient pieces of equipment in your home. If your current hot water heater is old or is not keeping your water warm for your entire shower, consider purchasing and installing an energy-efficient model. There are four basic options in new hot water heaters.
You may have a storage tank water here in your home. These are the least efficient of the water heater types. They work by keeping water hot until you need it. When you turn on your hot water faucet, hot water from the tank flows through your pipes.
A tankless water heater will take up less space in your home and may save you money on your monthly energy bill because a tankless unit does not store hot water. When you turn on your hot water, the cold water flows through a heating coil before coming through your faucet. Tankless water heaters work best for smaller families.
If you use a heat pump to cool your home in the summer, you may be able to use the same heat pump to heat your water. Because heat pumps transfer energy instead of generating it with electric resistance. You already know the advantages of cooling and heating your home with a heat pump, Plumbers can convert your existing system to allow you to heat your water with it too. If you don’t already have a heat pump, you can install one specifically for use with your water heater.
The most efficient method of heating water is by harnessing the power of the sun. Solar water heaters can reduce your water heating costs by up to 90 percent. Since water heating can account for as much as 15 percent of your home’s total energy use, the cost savings of a solor powered water heater can be significant.
The type of water heater you choose depends on your initial budget and the proposed savings. While storage tank water heaters are the least expensive to install, they are the least efficient. Solar-powered water heaters are the most expensive to install but have the most cost-saving potential. For more information about how Plumbers can help you save money on water heating, contact Hanna Heating and Air Conditioning Company.
