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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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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 can help you save money on your energy bill in a number of ways. You can save almost $200 a year alone by just programming your thermostat correctly. Research conducted by ecobee, found that smart thermostat users can save as much as 23% on their heating and cooling costs.[2] With these kinds of savings, you can pay for the entire purchase price of a new smart thermostat in less ...
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HOW IT WORKS. A Wi-Fi thermostat has an IP address just like your computer does, but it also controls your home's heating and cooling like a standard programmable thermostat. The IP address allows a homeowner to connect the thermostat to their home's wireless internet and control it from a computer or smartphone.
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