Taking a hot shower on a chilly winter morning do you ever wonder how much does it cost your environment? Of course, you don't, neither would we, after all, that is something which has to be relaxing not bothering. However, you can give this thing a thought later that the energy spend in heating that water proves to be of great consequence to nature.
While you may be rich enough not to bother about the rising water heating bills however you definitely should care about the mother nature and try to save as much energy as you possibly can. Doing this the savings you have on your electricity bill can be an added bonus.
So, what can you do? How can you save the extra energy spent? Well-read below to find out.
- Get Yourself a Standard Hybrid-Pump Water Heater
Compared to electric or gas water heater a hybrid-pump water heater does also use the external surrounding heat to get the water sufficiently warm. This water heating system thereby saves on your electricity bills greatly as it requires very little power for its operation. The system does have inbuilt resisting components which provide a faster rate of transfer and hence getting thewater warm at a greater speed. This system has very less carbon footprint and also extremely economical to operate. Most of the hybrid versions do come with a timer which you can set according to your requirements and hence save around $585 a year on your water heating bills.
- Electric Tankless Water Heaters
A rather advanced technology an electric tankless water heater does have a huge savings impact on the environment. This system uses much less energy than a tanked water heating system and allows for quicker supply of warm water whenever required. In case of tankless water heater, there is no need of having a tank full of hot water at all times instead the system comes into play only when required. This system is generally installed at the destination and as the cold-water flows through it the system activates and heats the water which can later be consumed by the user. This system has proven to provide 99 percent efficiency however the cost is one factor which still needs to be given a thought.
- Gas Tankless Water Heaters
Another variant of the above tankless water heater is the water heater which operates on gas. This system also works in the same manner as the electric water heater, however, has proven to show great savings on your water heating bills. These tanks aside from the normal heating function do also carry out heating through condensation where the heat energy contained in the chimney or exhaust is condensed to carry out water heating. This process, therefore, utilizes less energy than the electric variant while giving a near perfect output for same.
