Condensing water systems also usually require a tank of 55 gallons or more, which makes them an unsuitable option for smaller homes.<\/p>\n
Still, for the right family, this is going to be a tremendous money saving opportunity.<\/p>\n
Image credit: Tony Alter, Flickr<\/p><\/div>\n
5. Solar Powered Water Heaters<\/h3>\n Last, but certainly not least, we have solar powered systems to consider. Solar powered water heaters draw their energy from panels mounted outside of your home (usually on the roof).<\/p>\n
Solar is, naturally, about as efficient a power source as you can get. On an ideal, sunny day, you will save lots of money with solar powered appliances, but there are plenty of downsides that you\u2019ll also need to be conscious of.<\/p>\n
For one thing, solar panels are fairly expensive as a startup cost. If you commit to them, you will recoup your investment eventually through the savings that you get on your power bill. However, the sticker price itself may be inaccessible for some people.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s also the matter of what happens when the sun isn\u2019t out. On cloudy days you\u2019ll need a backup plan for your solar-powered water heater.<\/p>\n
That means that gas lines wind up factoring back into the equation.<\/p>\n
Solar is great for the right user, but they do require a level of personal commitment from the homeowner to work out. Still, if you are willing to front the sticker cost, and implement backup plans as needed, this will be a great way for you to heat your home.<\/p>\n
Image credit: gmourits, Flickr<\/p><\/div>\n
So, which is right for you?<\/h2>\n Every buyer is going to be looking for something a little bit different. Want something tried, true, and affordable? You can\u2019t go wrong with the classic tank water heater.<\/p>\n
Or maybe you want to stay modern and enjoy unlimited hot water in the process. On-demand heaters will be great for homeowners who don\u2019t mind spending a little more to get the latest and greatest.<\/p>\n
And of course, the last three options that we examined will all be great at keeping your energy bill low.<\/p>\n
Pump systems, for people who have a nice warm place to store their heater. Condensing heaters, for homeowners who use lots of natural gas. And solar heaters, for people who either already use panels, or who are committed to taking the leap.<\/p>\n
There really is something out there for anyone. Now that you know your options you should have no problem picking out the perfect water heater<\/a> for you and your family.<\/p>\nYou can also see our comparison of some of the most popular tankless water heaters here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you turn on your faucet and enjoy a splash of warm water, you don\u2019t often think of the heating mechanism responsible for bringing it to you. But behind all warm water (in the household anyway) there is a water heater. Not only that, but there are actually a variety of water heaters out there. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":659,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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