Nothing is quite as nerve wracking as going to take a hot shower and finding out that the water is cold. In most American basements,  you will find a hot water heater that does just as it says, heat your water. The modern hot water heater looks like a large metal cylinder and is large in size and space it takes up. But with trends leaning towards eco-friendly substitutes, hot water heaters have followed in those footsteps.

 The primary draw to an eco-friendly hot water heater is that they are energy efficient, which ultimately means that your utility bill will decrease as well as your home’s carbon emissions. One of the most common types of eco-friendly hot water heaters is the tankless option. This type of water heater only operates when hot water is needed somewhere in your home. With this being said, there is much less energy consumption than a conventional hot water heater. There is also less carbon emissions released with a tankless  water heater. Not only are you saving your pennies and the earth, you are also saving space in your home.

Keep in mind you will have to pay more upfront for an eco-friendly hot water heater, but in the long run, you will be saving money. These types of heaters have a longer life span as well so you can rest assured that your investment is going a long way.. 

You may also qualify for incentives from your electrical company when switching to an eco-friendly hot water heater. As more and more businesses and companies adopt practices of environmental conservation, incentives are often offered to customers who choose eco-friendly models. Be sure to ask your local electrical company if there are any incentives for investing in an environmentally friendly hot water heater.

There are other options for an eco-friendly hot water heater such as hybrid hot water heaters, solar water heaters, and condensing heaters. All of these have different pros and cons. It would be more reasonable for a home in sunny areas to choose a solar water heater than a home in Seattle where the weather is dreary and rainy most days. There is an eco-friendly hot water heater for everyone! 

While your best option is not to replace your current hot water heater right now. You can further explore the eco-friendly route when the time comes to buy a new one.

Interested In Learning More?

Dan’s Plumbing Services Inc. is prepared and ready to help you with all your plumbing needs. We are a family owned company that employs quality workers ready to help you today with your residential, commercial, and new construction projects. Considering changing your hot water heater to an eco-friendly one? Dan’s Plumbing Services Inc. specializes in the installation of eco-friendly tankless hot water heaters in residential homes. Give us a call at (708) 529-5100 or schedule an appointment today by filling out our online form!