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If you own a house, you own a water heater.
You probably don't spend much time thinking about the water heater until, one morning, you go to take a shower and there's no hot water. Then you probably think about it a lot.
Even if you aren’t going to buy a new water heater, you can save a lot of energy and money with your existing system by following a few simple suggestions.
Conserve Water. Your biggest opportunity for savings is to use less hot water. In addition to saving energy (and money), cutting down on hot water use helps conserve dwindling water supplies, which in some parts of the country is a critical problem. A family of four each showering five minutes a day can use about 700 gallons per week—a three-year drinking water supply for one person! Water-conserving showerheads and faucet aerators can cut hot water use in half. That family of four can save 14,000 gallons of water a year and the energy required to heat it.
Insulate Your Existing Water Heater. If your electric water heater was installed before 2004, installing an insulating jacket is one of the most effective do-it-yourself energy-saving projects, especially if your water heater is in an unheated space. The insulating jacket will reduce standby heat loss—heat lost through the walls of the tank—by 25–40%, saving 4–9% on your water heating bills. Water heater insulation jackets are widely available for around $10. Always follow directions carefully when installing an insulation jacket. These are not appropriate for gas or oil fired water heaters.
Insulate Hot Water Pipes. Insulating your hot water pipes will reduce losses as the hot water is flowing to your faucet and, more importantly, it will reduce standby losses when the tap is turned off and then back on within an hour or so. A great deal of energy and water is wasted waiting for the hot water to reach the tap. Even when pipes are insulated, the water in the pipes will eventually cool, but it stays warmer much longer than it would if the pipes weren’t insulated.
Lower the Water Heater Temperature. Keep your water heater thermostat set at the lowest temperature that provides you with sufficient hot water. For most households, 120°F water is fine (about midway between the “low” and “medium” setting). Each 10°F reduction in water temperature will generally save 3–5% on your water heating costs. When you are going away on vacation, you can turn the thermostat down to the lowest possible setting, or turn the water heater off altogether for additional savings. With a gas water heater, make sure you know how to relight the pilot if you’re going to turn it off while away.
Navien Tankless Water Heaters
Navien tankless gas hot water heater is the highest efficiency among gas water heaters - 98% which results in heating 20-30% more hot water with the same amount of gas.Features that set Navien apart from other models and make it the most sought after tankless hot water heater:
- Condensing gas water heating
- Built-in buffer tank to eliminate cold water sandwich effect" and minimum water flow.
- Built-in circulation pump
- Navien Factory warranty: 15 years for the heat exchanger and 5 years for parts.
Navien's Main Features Include:
- Endless supply of hot water
- 2+ simultaneous showers
- Navien water heater does not need special vents. Furnace grade PVC can be used
- Vents can be up to 100 feet long with up to 6 elbow
- Microprocessor control provides steady hot water temperature, high efficiency and low emission
- Water leak detection to prevent water damage
- No "Cold Water Sandwich" and no minimum water flow requirement if the water heater equipped with Circulation Pump and Buffer Tank - "A" models: CR-210A and CR-240A
Download Navien Brochure »Navien Tankless Water Heaters
Navien tankless gas hot water heater is the highest efficiency among gas water heaters - 98% which results in heating 20-30% more hot water with the same amount of gas.Features that set Navien apart from other models and make it the most sought after tankless hot water heater:
- Condensing gas water heating
- Built-in buffer tank to eliminate cold water sandwich effect" and minimum water flow.
- Built-in circulation pump
- Navien Factory warranty: 15 years for the heat exchanger and 5 years for parts.
Navien's Main Features Include:
- Endless supply of hot water
- 2+ simultaneous showers
- Navien water heater does not need special vents. Furnace grade PVC can be used
- Vents can be up to 100 feet long with up to 6 elbow
- Microprocessor control provides steady hot water temperature, high efficiency and low emission
- Water leak detection to prevent water damage
- No "Cold Water Sandwich" and no minimum water flow requirement if the water heater equipped with Circulation Pump and Buffer Tank - "A" models: CR-210A and CR-240A
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