How "Green" Is Your Upstate South Carolina Hot Water Heater?
No, we're not talking about the color of your water – although green water could indicate a problem. We're talking about how your water is heated and about how much water and energy you could be conserving by switching to a Upstate South Carolina tankless water heater (also known as an instant water heater).
Upstate South Carolina tankless water heaters can save water and energy. They also (because of these savings) can reduce your utility bills. They can also cost less to install and operate than a traditional water heater.
Whether you use an electric or gas Upstate South Carolina water heater, you are repeatedly heating the water in your tank to maintain a constant temperature. Depending on how much hot water you use and when you use it, you could be spending quite a chunk of change to keep water hot for extended periods when you don't need it.
For example, say you don't cook (so you only run the dishwasher once a week), you don't have a washing machine in your home, and you prefer to shower in the morning. You need hot water in the morning and on the day you run the dishwasher. Suppose you use a traditional water heater with a capacity of 50 gallons. In that case, you will be heating 50 gallons of water to the predetermined temperature and then heating it enough to keep it at that temperature twenty-four hours daily. If you only use 30 gallons of hot water when you shower, you are heating 30 gallons for an extra 23 hours and 20 gallons for an additional 24 hours daily. If you used a tankless water heater, you would only heat the 30 gallons you need for your shower as you need it. Over a year, this savings in energy could add up to a noticeable savings in your gas or electric bill.
Because tankless water heaters provide hot water by heating it as it passes over a heating element, you only heat the water you use. And you don't have to stand around waiting for the hot water to travel through the pipes from the hot water tank to the faucet you are using, which also saves water.
Upstate South Carolina tankless water heaters are becoming popular because they are energy-efficient and conserve water. If you want to reduce your monthly utility bills and protect the environment, you can "green up" your water use by installing tankless water heaters in critical parts of your home. Contact your local Upstate South Carolina plumber for the installation of a tankless water heater.
