Water Heating
Don’t Land in Hot Water
Hot water heaters go to work every day. Unlike space heating equipment that operates only seasonally water heaters are in a constant state of readiness. And with the average household consuming 64 gallons of water every day, much of it hot, it’s easy to see why the lifespan of many water heaters is only 10-15 years.
Emergency? Call 603-247-0137
Howards Heating & Cooling services and installs water heating equipment. If your water is not heating properly, if your water heater has failed, or if you’re exploring options for your next water heater you should
Tips To Reduce Water Heating Bills
Use less hot water
Install low flow faucets and shower-heads
Turn down the water heater thermostat
Wash clothes in cold water
Replace anode rods in storage water heaters
Fix leaks–one drip per second can cost $1 per month
Insulate your water heater tank and pipes
Buy a more efficient model
Consider purchasing Energy Star appliances
Check for local rebates and federal tax credits for energy efficient water heaters
This high efficiency water heater features a hybrid heat pump design. It is more efficient than standard electric water heaters with an estimated energy cost savings of $4,500 over 10 years.
Choose The Right Water Heater
The purchase of a water heater most often happens in a time of stress. And that can lead to a poor choice. Howards Heating & Cooling will walk you through the important questions to determine which water heater is right for your family. If you’re in the market for a water heater now or if you’re just getting prepared for that inevitable day here’s what you need to know.
Size
To be sure you have an adequate supply of hot water when you need it most calculate the peak hour demand of your household.
Efficiency
Storage or Tank
Storage water heaters keep water hot and ready for use at all times. High efficiency models can produce 10% to 20% energy savings or about $500 over it’s lifetime. These require a lower initial investment than any other type. The drawback is what is known as standby losses which are due to heating the same water over and over again.
Tankless
Water is heated on demand as it circulates through a large coil. As a result there are no standby losses and you have an endless supply of hot water. There are, however, limitations on the number of fixtures that can simultaneously use hot water.
You can expect energy savings of 45% to 60% amounting to as much as $1800 over a 20 year lifetime.
Still have questions about water heaters? To find out more or to schedule an estimate call 603-247-0137 or
