Energy bills are increasing every year and putting a bigger and bigger burden on the family budget.
It’s necessary to get creative with energy saving but big savings don’t require extreme changes like living off canned food or going to bed with the sun! One of the best places to save on energy bills is with more efficient appliances, and one option for significant savings is the installation of a solar hot water system.
Think about it – all that heating water for your bath and dishes adds up to a significant amount of energy spent day after day. If you have a big family, a lot of showers = a lot of moolah! Instead solar hot water systems take energy from the sun to heat your water. (This is separate to solar PV panels, where the sun’s energy is transformed into electricity.) Solar hot water systems are able to store hot water for night or overcast days and usually have a gas or electric booster as a back up.
While solar hot water systems can be more expensive than non-renewal alternatives, the savings on your water bill add up substantially over time and can make it a valuable investment. Think about how much water you and your family use and how long you are planning on staying at your property before you purchase a system. It’s important to choose the right size for your household because if it’s too small the booster will need to be used more often.
To get maximum efficiency from your system, check off these 4 tips:
Of course the other great thing about solar hot water systems is the protection of the environment! As a renewable source of energy, solar hot water systems help to reduce your household’s carbon footprint. And that is something else we need to save where we can.
If you’re thinking of having a solar hot water system installed, find your local solar hot water system specialist.
