water heaters: Tankless Water Heaters
- 12/16/08 02:09 AM
According to www.thegreenguide.com, tankless water heaters, also known as "instantaneous" water heaters, are up to 34 percent more efficient than storage tank water heaters. Tankless water heaters heat water as needed, unlike conventional storage heaters that heat water and store it in a tank where it cools and is reheated until it is used. According to a Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory study, households waste 6.35 gallons of water a day just waiting for water to heat up. Tankless water heaters can deliver hot water in as little as five seconds, while storage tanks take 30 seconds or more. Tankless water heaters … (0 comments)
water heaters: Water Heater Maintenance
- 12/07/07 08:23 AM
Lifestyle must be considered when choosing a water heater. Those with low hot water needs may be able to reduce energy costs with a tankless water heater or solar system. Others may choose the conventional storage water heater or heat pump with tank. Conventional water heaters, the most common type of water heater found in the U.S. and Canada heat hot water and then store it in a 30-70 gallon tank. A heating element, fired by oil, gas or propane warms water in the tank from 50 degrees F to around 120 degrees F. In a gas or oil-fired water heater, the … (0 comments)
water heaters: Tips for Saving Money Spent Heating Water
- 11/26/07 08:35 AM
In the United States, about a quarter of every energy dollar spent in a residential home goes to heat hot water. Changing the type of water heater used to a more-efficient model can help, but if your conventional water heater is working fine, consider the following tips: Install low-flow fixtures in sinks, bathtubs and showers.Fix leaks right away.Purchase energy-efficient dishwashers and clothes washers. To determine if your shower head qualifies as low-flow - a rate less than 2.5 gallons per minute in the United States - the Department of Energy recommends placing a bucket marked in gallon increments under the shower head. … (0 comments)
water heaters: Testing Water Temperature in Your Home
- 07/20/07 08:24 AM
Protecting young children and others from burning themselves in hot water is important, and you may have more control than you think. Many water heaters have a manual temperature setting. Water temperatures over 120 degrees F can cause scalding. That's why a water temperature assessment is an important part of a general home inspection. A water temperature assessment has two parts. The inspector uses a thermometer, usually held under the water in the shower, while operating at least one other water fixture, to determine any significant changes in water temperature. First, the temperature in the shower is adjusted to about 105 degrees F. Then … (0 comments)
According to www.thegreenguide.com, tankless water heaters, also known as "instantaneous" water heaters, are up to 34 percent more efficient than storage tank water heaters. Tankless water heaters heat water as needed, unlike conventional storage heaters that heat water and store it in a tank where it cools and is reheated until it is used.
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