March 12, 2013
You depend on your water heater to provide for all of your hot water needs, including bathing, cooking and washing clothes and dishes. Many of the problems that occur with hot water heaters can be solved by the homeowner before calling for a repair technician to come out and fix it. Before you spend the …
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October 18, 2012
Before buying a solar-powered water heater, you need to know the amount of water you use on a daily, monthly and yearly basis. This will help you evaluate the different systems available and identify the best brand or model that fits your requirements. Here is a short guide on selecting a solar hot water heater …
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July 31, 2012
Next to the energy that your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system uses, did you know that your water heater is the next biggest energy hog in your home? However, there are ways that you can curb your hot-water energy use. All water heaters have thermostats that let you choose how hot you want …
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June 7, 2012
If you enjoy a readily flow of continuous hot water and would like to save substantially on water heating costs, then a tankless water heating system may be for you.
April 19, 2012
When buying a new water heater, there are several elements that can help determine which model and type is right for your home. Whether you’re looking at buying a traditional storage type, a tankless unit or a heat pump model, the energy factor (EF) of each type is important to your decision.
March 13, 2012
Tankless water heaters, also called demand or instantaneous, have a completely different design than a traditional storage-tank system — which makes them more energy efficient. Monthly energy and monetary savings come from the fact that tankless models don’t store a supply of water and keep it hot. During that storage process, standard tank water heaters …
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