Going Green – We Are So There!
Most people are learning on how to go green in their homes, saving energy and spending less. Some people do it for the concern of the environment and some do it for the concern of keeping more money in their bank. Whatever your motivation may be, we are here to help you achieve your goal.
So perhaps you started using energy efficient light bulbs, and you make sure you turn your lights off when you aren’t using them. That can save a little bit, but the biggest chunk of your energy bill goes to your HVAC system (Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning) and your water heater. According to the U.S. Department of Energy the current average residential energy usage is as follows:
| Residential Major Uses |
|---|
| 32% Space Heating 13% Water Heating 12% Lighting 11% Air Conditioning 8% Refrigeration 5% Electronics 5% Wet-Clean (mainly dryers) |
We suggest that you call your electrician to help you with your HVAC system. Or maybe you’ve already made that step and are more concerned about how you can cut your energy costs with the water heater. It is very much possible to save quite a bit with replacing your water heater. Getting a bigger or smaller water heater tank will not help you if you are also concerned about energy efficiency. So what can you do? Buy and install a tankless water heater! Buying a tankless water heater may be the best decision you’ll make when it comes to making your home efficient. You ask why? Well, just think about this.
You will no longer need to have a bulky tank – meaning you have more storage room. You have a few options when it comes to having it installed. Water will always, always be hot and fresh when you need it. You no longer have to worry about running out of hot water. Your whole family can take their showers, you can do laundry, and use your dishwasher – all of this, at the same time. Best of all, it saves you up to %40 on your energy bill.
Now, isn’t that a nice thought? It’s true! It’s not just a dream, it can be reality. Hold it right there, don’t get too excited – there’s something else. You can also have controllers in different areas, controlling the temperature of the water so there is no scalding. No need to worry about freezing or boiling. Since there is no tank, no need to worry so much about leaking tanks. Tankless water heaters also have a low NOx emission rating.
Wait a minute! We aren’t done. There is more! Tankless water heaters use less material and last 2-3 times longer than any other water heater tank. The tankless water heater will last you 20 or more years! Meaning, you are helping to reduce landfill contribution. Most of the parts on these units are recyclable.
Interested in getting a tankless water heater installed? Well you just happened to be at a plumber’s blog.
We do installations for one of the BEST tankless water heaters in the nation – Rinnai. So give us a call, we would love to answer any of the questions you may have.
November 9, 2009 at 10:47 am Comment (1)