Mar

31

Tankless or Not? How to Choose a Hot Water Heater

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This short article from the US Department of Energy website consists mainly of links to more detailed articles that may be useful in helping you choose what kind of water heater (or heaters – we have a solar heater and then a tankless unit) will be most useful to you. (The article is in the public domain and thus I can legally copy it here.) -- Lou

Selecting a New Water Heater

You have a lot to consider when selecting a new water heater for your home. You should choose a water heating system that will not only provide enough hot water but also that will do so energy efficiently, saving you money. This includes considering the different types of water heaters available and determining the right size and fuel source for your home. Read more

Mar

31

Bosch Tankless Water Heater 2400ES

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The Bosch tankless water heater 2400ES is a gas model suitable for doing two hot water activities at once, such as a shower and a load of laundry. It is available in both natural gas (often abbreviated NG) and in propane (LP) models.  The ES at the end of the model number 2400ES means that it has received US Department of Energy "Energy Star" ranking. Only some gas models receive this ranking, and no electric ones.

This model qualifies for the US tax credit for tankless water heaters, which is up to 30% of total cost of buying the unit and of having it installed. Read more

Mar

27

The Bosch Aquastar Water Heater

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The Bosch Aquastar water heater line includes a variety of tankless water heaters, all gas – both natural gas (sometimes abbreviated NG), and propane (often abbreviated LP). The two kinds of gas require some different fittings, so be sure to get the kind you will need in your installation.

The Bosch Aquastar 2400ES

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Mar

23

Some Electric Tankless Water Heaters Can Be Bad for the Environment

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This article is by a plumber who discovered that electric tankless water heaters can be quite harmful to the environment. Why? Because when you use a one at the peak times of day for power usage, you draw a LOT of electricity for a short time. If a lot of people do this at the same time -- early morning before work and even more the early evening after work -- then the power companies have to increase their power capacity to meet this peak load. Read on for more details. -- Lou Read more