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The popularity of HPWHs stem not from the nuances of their underlying technology, but from their remarkable efficiency—and more specifically, how inexpensive they are to operate. In fact, of the many water-heating technologies available today, HPWHs offer the lowest running costs of all, saving the homeowner every month for as long as the appliance lasts (an estimated 13 years). Those incremental ...
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Before purchasing a HPWH, it’s vital to confirm that your home can provide the appliance with what it needs to operate with greatest efficiency—a sufficient supply of warm air. While it’s possible to install other water-heating technologies in areas as small as a closet, HPWHs usually need at least 750 or 1,000 square feet. Any location big enough must also be stable in temperature (ideally never ...
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Some homeowners don’t even consider HPWHs because the technology requires a relatively large up-front investment. The purchase price of a HPWH typically runs three or four times higher than a conventional model. To fairly judge the cost-effectiveness of a water heater, however, you must consider the cost of running it as well as the cost of the equipment itself. By virtue of their unparalleled eff...
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With the holidays well underway and our days full of holiday decorating, parties and shopping, who has the time to worry about saving energy? For those with electric-powered furnaces and water heaters, winter energy usage could still require a little mindfulness. The holidays are well underway, and saving energy is likely the last thing on your mind. After all, with decorating, parties and shoppin...
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You’re probably worrying about heating your home this winter, just like most homeowners. As the temperature outside falls, you are considering turning your thermostat up higher and higher, and your heating bill is going to show that. Read on to learn a few thermostat energy saving tips for this winter so you can efficiently heat your home and without breaking the bank. If everyone is home for the ...
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Smart thermostats help you eliminate energy waste from your energy bill. They account for a variety of factors, such as your home’s real-time occupancy, what areas of the house you use the most, and what temperatures you prefer at during different times of the day. And you can do this all from the palm of your hand, via the handy app that comes with most smart thermostats. While you’re still at wo...
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