Hot Water Systems
We have three real choices when it comes to heating your potable hot water:

1) Conventional Tank:

Electrical: Consists of 2 elements, 2 thermostats (1 upper and 1 lower). Lower 50% of heater remains heated at all times. When demand for additional hot water is required, the upper element kicks in.
*It is estimated that 30% of your power bill is used to heat water in this manner.

2)Gas: Natural or propane gas tank type heaters keep the entire tank hot at all times.

4) Tankless (Gas):

Natural gas or propane unlike antiquated tank type water heaters that heat and reheat the same water 24 hours a day. Tankless water heater technology is more efficient. Only heating water when required. It also allows for continual use never running out.

*We like to use Rinnai Tankless Heaters.

5) Solar Hot Water Systems

Click here for more information on how you can invest in a Solar Hot Water System.

3) Tankless (Electrical):

We do not recommend these heaters, as we have found them to be very problematic.

6) Electric Heat Pump

New technology which pulls in the heat and humidity to heat the water. Ideally installed in the garage. Visit www.rheemhpwh.com for more information.

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