Everything You Need To Know About Hot Water Systems

Before you get a hot water system installed, you need to know about the different types so that you can pick the one that best suits your needs. Each system has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it’s about balancing that with your own situation, including your water usage and your budget.

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1. Electric Hot Water System

Electric systems, simply put, use electricity as their primary method of heating water, usually with a coiled element similar to a kettle. These systems are simple and compact but can be the most expensive – though there are ways to reduce these costs. If you’re eligible, you may be able to operate your system on a controlled load tariff, which limits the daily operating hours of different appliances.

2. Gas Hot Water System

Gas systems, similarly, use natural gas, which is cheaper than electricity, and faster at heating water. Also, the price of gas doesn’t fluctuate throughout the day, so there is no need to limit yourself to ‘off-peak’ times. The initial installation of a gas system might be costly, but the price is often made up quite quickly.

3. Instant Hot Water System

Instant systems are often known as ‘tankless’ systems for not requiring a big water tank and can be operated by gas or electricity. They only produce hot water when you need it such as when you turn on the tap, allowing them to cut down on energy costs. Installation may require a lengthy retrofit, and it does limit how much hot water you can use at one time, but you’ll see the benefits for years to come if you stick with it – especially if you pick the cheaper gas option.

4. Heat Pump Water Heater

Heat pump systems use a tank like the standard water heater but are much more efficient in the way that they use warm air to heat the tank’s contents, with backup electrical elements if the air is not sufficient. This can allow it to have low operating costs, but it needs a location with at least some heat to take in, and about 28 cubic metres of space to draw in the air.

5. Solar Hot Water System

Solar systems are invaluable if you’re wanting to be environmentally-conscious, and this makes use of special panels on the roof to collect heat from the sun. You might also be eligible for an environmental rebate to save on installation, and the nature of sunlight means long-term expenses will be low. Though sunlight is hardly in short supply in the Northern Rivers region, it is still a matter of location; solar panels need to be installed on a roof which faces the sun for most of the day, so not everyone can use them.

As you can see, there is a lot to consider before choosing the hot water system that’s ideal for you. Whether you’re considering gas over electricity hot water systems for your tankless system or want to go green with solar panels, is happy to help with your decision, and then your installation.

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