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How do you know if your current water heater, or the water heater you are looking to buy for your home, is efficient and effective?
Well, one way is to know and understand how water heater efficiency ratings work and what they mean. Fredericks Fuel is here to help you out with this!
The rating system that helps determine a water heater’s efficiency level is streamlined by the Department of Energy. This system has been put in place to help consumers and homeowners better understand efficiency ratings.
Here are some terms and numbers to be familiar with that will help you better understand your water heater’s efficiency rating:
While every water heater has an efficiency rating, there are certain types of water heaters that are naturally more efficient than others. Both storage tank and tankless propane-powered water heaters are more efficient than standard electric water heaters.
A single gallon of propane generates close to 91,500 British thermal units, or Btus, of heat energy. Therefore, using propane to power a water heater gives your equipment the power to produce more hot water per hour. In fact, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that a tankless water heater can be up to 34% more efficient than the available alternatives.
If you are looking for a way to make your home’s water heater more effective and efficient, you can add insulation.
Insulation helps reduce standby heat loss, which has a direct positive impact on a water heater’s energy efficiency.
A well-insulated water heater is also able to keep its water warmer for longer periods of time. This means that your home will have plenty of hot water whenever it’s needed.
Insulation also helps decrease the amount of wear and tear that a water heater experiences and can extend the equipment’s lifespan as well.
Keep in mind that better energy efficiency often means lower utility and energy bills, as well as a reduction in resources. Therefore, understanding efficiency ratings and how you can boost your heater’s efficiency is important and helpful to any homeowner.
If you are looking for a new high-efficiency water heater for your home here in Northern New Jersey, Fredericks Fuel is here to help. An equipment expert from our team can help you choose the equipment that makes the most sense for you and your home. Then we’ll get your new heater installed on your property and make ourselves available for maintenance over the years.
Contact Fredericks Fuel today and let us know how we can help with your water heater needs.
