Solar
Water Heaters
Solar makes sense only for some people. They are certainly
a good way show your green colors! Solar panels are an investment,
and as utility prices continue to rise, solar technologies
make more and more sense.
In addition to rebates that the federal
government offers, most states are also beginning to offer
their own rebate program.
Solar technologies are typically very low
maintenance, and yes, there is a back-up when it is a cloudy
day!
Tankless Water
Heaters
Tankless water heaters are great if you are able to plan ahead
when you are remodeling or building a new home.
A tankless water heater can cost a little
bit more when you are looking to replace an existing water
heater, but can save you lots of money in energy saved. This
is because water is heated only when you use the hot water.
So don’t expect to be able to have everything in the
house running hot water at the same time – for instance,
if you have an extra visitor.
It is important to choose an appropriately
sized model, and some people might even need more than one
unit. A tankless water heater will not provide instant hot
water, if it took 5 min to get hot water at your furthest
bath, nothing will change. But you can add a recirculation
pump to bring you that hot water more quickly.
Gas Water
Heaters
Gas water heaters are better than electric water heaters.
They provide almost endless water and last much longer. You
will be very happy with a gas water heater.
You can add a recirculation pump and save
water, while also lowering your gas bill. Did you know that
the average household wastes about 13.5 gallons of water in
5 minutes… Think about it. A recirculation pump will
pay for itself very quickly and you will be on with your day
much sooner.
Electric Water Heaters
An electric water heater is better than nothing - it will
definitely give you hot water. However, the hot water does
not last as long, and it will just be something you have to
live with.
In addition, electric water heaters have
shorter life spans and require more maintenance. As long as
you treat it well by maintaining it – it will do what
it was designed to do.
Name Brand or Generic?
In most cases, quality is always found in the name brand –
like Brandford, White and American.
Did you know that we still manufacture water
heaters here in the Good ‘ol U.S. o f A. You are always
going to pay a little bit more for a name brand because of
the quality that is associated with it. These water heaters
tend to last longer, and parts are much easier to find.
For those of you who want to spend less,
it is O.K. to go with a ‘Generic’ manufacturer,
but it is often the case that you sacrifice comfort for price.
Size
Water heaters capacities range from 5-Gal. all the way up
to 120-Gal. for most homes and condos. These water heaters
come Tall – Short – Wide – ect. Designed
for different size spaces.
Parts
• Elements
• Anode
• Upper Stat
• Lower Stat
• Gas Valve
• Pilot Sensor
• Water Heater
Rebates
State – Check with your Local Government
Federal – Check with Federal Government
Manufacturer – Check with local retailers
Tax Credit
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