qualified solar water heaters

Qualified solar water heaters can reduce your water heating bills by half or more (15% of your energy bills in many cases), even if have to use a gas or an electric backup water heater for periods of poor solar gains (a common feature in cold climates)…

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Water Heater Batch System Qualified solar water heaters aren’t only environmentally-friendly. They are also a proven technology that can cut your water heating bills by half.

Installing a qualified solar water heater on your roof can be a good option, even in cold climates, though in this case often in conjunction with a compatible gas or electric model (manufacturers like Bosch, GE/Rheem, Rinnai and others have such models).

See: Basics on Solar Water Heaters

Solar water heating is a tested technology

Solar water heating isn’t just a way of reducing our carbon footprint and satisfy our eco-consciousness. It’s also an economical option based on a tested technology.

Just pay attention to some basic features:

1) prefer a qualified heater,
2) determine the better location,
3) decide the type of system according with your climate and needs,
4) find a good contractor, and...
5) search for rebates and tax credits to reduce the payback period of your investment.

Qualified water heaters

Prefer a qualified solar water heater. There are many types of solar water heaters, responding to different climate conditions, but beyond that there are also good or not so good models for each type of solar heaters.

In North America choosing a qualified solar water heater can be easy. Just prefer an Energy Star solar water heater.

In other countries were there isn’t such a system (UK, European countries…) choosing a well-known manufacturer can help.

Site and location

Before buying a solar water heat, consider carefully your site and the best location for the solar unit.

See: Solar Heaters Installation

Type of solar water heater

A solar water heater contractor/installer can help you determine the size and the type of system that best suits your climate and needs. Protecting (or not) the solar heater from freezing is a major feature. But there are others important details.

Sizing a solar water heater

Using the capacity of your current water heater can be a starting point. But there other more detailed approaches.

See: Water Heaters Size

Choosing a solar contractor/manufacturer

If possible contact a local contractor to assess your site and provide recommendations. Installation and design of the running pipes through walls are important.

Installers can also help you to search for rebates, tax credits and the eligibility rules.

To find a certified contractor in North America, see: North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).