by Cooper Climate Control
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Looking for more ways to save money in your Valley-Metro area home? Have you considered a solar water heater? Since water heating is often the largest expense on many homeowners’ electric bills, switching to a solar water heater is a great place to see a significant reduction of your energy expenses.
What Makes a Solar Water Heater Different? Here are the benefits:
Solar water heaters are pretty self-explanatory; they’re powered by the sun, the best source of free energy around, and something we get plenty of in Arizona! As with traditional water heaters, solar water heaters have a tank to store water, with water temperatures reaching over 200° F (granted, no one uses water that hot!).
Solar water heaters are available in two forms: active and passive. Active solar water heaters have mechanical systems that transport heat. Passive solar water heaters rely solely on the sun for water heating, providing ultimate energy savings.
Aside from saving you money, solar water heaters have other benefits to consider:
- Solar water heaters are installed to complement your existing non-solar system. Therefore, you’ll be able to receive hot water even when the weather isn’t ideal.
- Solar water heaters typically provide significantly greater amounts of hot water than a traditional hot water heater.
- Solar water heaters have been found to last about 20 years, much longer than a traditional water heater.
- Let’s not forget: reducing your energy use also means you’re benefiting the environment!
- Depending on when you choose to buy, your solar water heater purchase may qualify for tax rebates from the federal government, so be sure to check before you purchase!
Get Your Consultation on Solar Water Heaters
The reasonable upfront costs of a solar water heater can be offset by tremendous energy savings over time and a complete recoup of costs in as little as four years. To learn more about solar water heaters and find out if one is right for you, schedule an appointment with a Cooper Climate Control Heating & Air Conditioning, Arizona’s energy expert today.
