Solar water heaters are not for everyone; they are expensive
to buy and expensive to install. But solar water heaters are a great way to
lower utility costs and reduce your carbon footprint. If you can afford it and
want to go green, there is no better way.
If you are looking for a new way to make your home more
earth-friendly, fear no more. There is a way to lower electric bills, lower
your water bills, and also leave a lower carbon footprint while doing it. This
new trend in home improvement and plumbing is starting to gain traction in Europe,
the United States, and Asia. Using the power that the sun offers the world,
solar water heaters keep the water that you need for your sinks and tubs
feeling hot.
Solar water heating units are the latest invention that has
come from the green movement, and its design is genius. Also known as
domestic solar hot water systems, these nifty heaters can be used in any
climate, and run on the only energy source that is 100% free light. Solar models
have two main components that make them so efficient. They have a very
well-insulated storage tank, and also have a solar panel to collect light. The
insulation around the storage tanks makes the job of heating the water easier.
When getting a solar powered water heater, you will need to
learn a little bit about what kind of heater works for your climate. The two
main categories are active and passive. Active heaters use a circulating pump
and a temperature control mechanism, while passive ones don’t. Active ones are
best used in colder climates, while warmer ones fare well with passive heaters.
There are many different subcategories of solar water heaters, so it’s a good
idea to ask a specialist about which one is right for you.
The benefits of having a solar model are many, and the first
thing that homeowners will notice is the benefit that owning a solar heater
will have for your wallet. Having a traditional heater will cost about $500 of
more per year to use. A solar model will cost a tenth of that annually, at only
$50. This is because it there are no costs as far as energy goes. Over the
years, this already substantial amount adds up. The cost of maintenance, usage,
and keeping of a traditional water heater is approximately $10,000 over its
lifespan. Keeping a solar unit, on the other hand, only will cost $1,000 over
the same span of years.
Moreover, a traditional gas or electric model leaves you at
the mercy of price fluctuations due to government taxes or business price
gouging. Solar models run completely independent of any energy sources that
have to be supplied by businesses. This has another benefit as well. During
major blackouts, electric heaters won’t have any hot water available. Solar
water heaters, on the other hand, will. Consistency is solar power’s middle name!
One of the most surprising perks to having a solar heater
only can be observed if you are in the process of selling your home. Solar
water heaters actually add a substantial amount of equity to a home. No other
form of water heater does this. This isn’t only because of the obvious
money-saving benefits of having a solar water heater; green houses are very
trendy.
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