Save Money on Indirect Hot Water Heater March 26, 2008
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As I look at this month’s oil bill, this sinking feeling washes over me. How does my oil bill double in one month? I thought I was on a budget plan. This is just one more financial slap in the face as energy prices skyrocket around me and my income seems to be sliding down a slippery slope.
Saving energy is becoming a huge concern for me and everyone around me. The 4×4 I once loved to drive, both for its safety as well as its prestige, was traded for a more fuel efficient vehicle over a year ago. Even with that fairly recent car purchase, I’m considering another change to a hybrid. For even doubling my gas mileage has not put a dent in my fuel costs.
Neighbors probably think we’re never home for all of the dark windows in the house. Luckily we don’t heat with electricity, but burning oil still doesn’t feel like much of a savings these days. The furnace was lowered and extra blankets put on the beds to keep us all warm.
Home heating and cooling generally uses the most energy in a home. Second to that is quite possibly the water heater. Hot water is used in so many household applications that the hot water heater is in almost constant demand. Between multiple showers, washing dishes and laundry, the hot water heater is often working overtime driving up your energy costs. So how can you save energy without taking a cold shower?
There are so many options to consider when choosing a hot water heater. Unfortunately, so few take the time to really shop around. The reason for this is most often, people don’t start shopping until their heater breaks, and then there is no time to compare every option. It pays to shop around and do your research before something happens.
I’m going to tell you today about one money-saving option for homeowners who already have an oil-burning boiler. It’s the Indirect Water Heater. Here’s how it works: In an Indirect Water Heater, water circulates through the boiler’s heat exchanger and is routed to an insulated storage tank. This type of system heats your water without the need to install a separate burner. It’s most efficient during the cooler winter months when the boiler is running more frequently to heat the home.
With an efficient boiler, Indirect Water Heaters can be one of the least expensive methods of heating water for your home.
For more specific information on the different types of hot water heaters available, feel free to visit our website at www.centralheatingandcoolingnow.com. We’ll be glad to answer any questions you have.
