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Choosing the right water heater for your needs and their energy efficiency.
In home water heaters provide hot water for bathing, washing clothes, and dishes. There are a variety of hot water heaters on the market. Traditional hot water heaters are comprised of a tank to hold water and a electrical heating coil that when activated, by a reduction in water temperature heats the water inside the tank. Other water heaters rely on gas as a source of heat. Then there are some variations of tankless (demand) water heaters that provide a continuous flow of hot water throughout your home when you need it. When selecting a new hot water heater for your home, be sure it is energy efficient, as some utility companies will give you a break on your bill and there may also be some tax incentives.

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Compare water heaters and energy efficiency - Next to heating or cooling, water heating is typically the largest energy user in the house. As homes have become more and more energy efficient during the past 20 years, the fraction of energy used for water heating has steadily increased. This chapter looks at the high-efficiency water heaters available and how you can reduce water heating costs with your present water heater.

Tankless Water Heaters by SETS -  
SETS Systems Electric Tankless Water Heaters are the only electric tankless water heaters listed and / or certified by UL, CSA, CEC and HUD for whole house use equipped with the patented, NASA-designed flow switch.
www.tankless-water-heater.com

Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters -  
Using the latest in gas technology, Rinnai tankless water heaters heat water on-demand and deliver an endless supply of hot water for as long as you need it, offering personalized control for your convenience, comfort and safety.
www.foreverhotwater.com

A.O. Smith Water Heaters -  
A.O. Smith produced its first water heater in 1936. Since then, plumbing professionals have come to rely on us more than any other water heating manufacturer - because we provide more hot water solutions for their customers.
www.hotwater.com

SolarRoofs Solar Water Heaters -  
The Skyline series of open and closed loop Solar Water Heating Systems are designed to save you money, so quality and value are built in. SolarRoofs prepackaged systems are modular with all materials and easy-to-follow instructions.
www.solarroofs.com

AET Solar Heated Water Heaters -  
AET specializes in building energy efficient state-of-the-art solar water heaters, thermal coatings, copper absorbers & solar collectors. Reduces the energy costs enough to pay for itself several times over through energy savings.
www.aetsolar.com

Bradford White Water Heaters -  
Bradford White offers an incredible variety of diverse products for water heating, combination heating and storage applications. Gas Water Heating, Gas Combination Heating, Electric Water Heating, Oil Water Heating, and Oil Combination Heating.
www.bradfordwhite.com

Apricus Solar -  
Apricus Solar is a manufacturer of solar water heaters and solar collectors using evacuated tube and heat pipe technology, solar controllers and a wide range of accessories for providing hot water.
www.apricus.com

Marathon® Water Heaters -  
At Water Heater Innovations, our only product is the Marathon water heater and we have maintained the original vision by making the water heater with the longest design life, best warranty and highest energy efficiency available.
www.marathonheaters.com

Electric Tankless Water Heaters -  
Electric tankless hot water heaters for the home, commercial and industrial applications designed to replace an electric storage tank heater. Advantages include endless hot water, reduced electricity costs and substantial space savings.
www.electricwaterheaters.com


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