Hot Water Installation Tips

It can be difficult to hot water cylinder installation in your home. If you do it wrong, the repair could cost hundreds of dollars. It can save you thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your system if done correctly. Finding a reliable supplier who can deliver high-quality results would be best. These tips involve efficiency, purification and expertise.

Efficiency

Rating

Water heaters are rated based on their efficiency. More efficient heaters have five to six stars, while heaters that perform poorly get two or three stars. If you are looking for a water heater to heat your home, ensure it has been rated E3 rating.

Solar

Electric and gas water heaters are powered by fossil fuel energy. You should ask your plumber if he can install a solar heater instead of purchasing a traditional heater. Solar water heaters are more eco-friendly than traditional heaters and often come with a rebate or other financial incentives.

Research has shown that solar water heaters can increase home values. If you already have solar panels installed to heat your water heater, you’ll likely get more offers when you sell your house.

Insulation

Your plumber should insulate the heater during a water heater installation. This will ensure that the heater’s water temperature remains constant. This will result in less energy being used to heat it. Insulation can reduce your utility bills by up to 15% over time. Insulation also protects your heater in the winter when temperatures drop to freezing.

Size

For small homes, 30-gallon and 40-gallon tanks were popular years ago. The popularity of 50-gallon tanks is growing because they can provide hot water for large and small families. A smaller tank can become less hot, but a larger tank will have hot water ready for dishes or showers.

Your plumber may be able to install multiple point-of-use heaters if you don’t want to spend on a large water heater. This system uses smaller heaters installed in the most important places in your home. This system delivers more hot water consistently and is more efficient.

Purification

Filtering

Water heaters are meant to heat water. They are not intended to filter water. Whole-home water filters can be installed between the heater and the outlet. Installing a filter between your heater and the main water supply is a better option. This will remove most of the sediment, heavy metals and chemicals from your water before they can build up or eat away at your heater.

Water filters that are the best can soften hard water. Your tank can be clogged with sediment from hard water. This sediment can build up over time and cause damage to your water heater.