Solar water heaters can be a very cost effective way to heat water for your home, since the fuel used for these heaters, sunshine, cost nothing; solar water heaters can be used in any climate and are very affordable. They are generally designed for your particular climate and geography.
Types of Solar Water Heating Systems
A solar water heating system will include at least one storage tank, perhaps two, as well as solar collectors. These systems fall into two categories, active and passive systems. The active systems contain circulating pumps and associated controls, and the passive systems are just that, passive, no active controls.
When deciding between a passive or active system, you must consider cost, reliability, and efficiency. Active systems will be more efficient, providing more heating, but will have a greater initial cost and will not last as long. Passive systems are more highly reliable, but not as efficient, meaning that you may need more collectors to meet your water heating needs.
Why Install a Solar Water Heater
Solar water heaters will reduce your energy costs. In this southern climate, a solar water heater can meet nearly all of your water heating needs. Unlike other energy saving devices, a solar water heater will meet all of your needs; reducing your cost, without sacrificing comfort or convenience.
Solar water heaters generally come with a 10 year factory warranty, and have a design life of 30 years or more, particularly passive solar heating systems. With this design life, your system will save you money for years to come, especially as energy prices rise. The cost of heating your home will always be just the cost of the initial investment.
It is always easiest to install any device, particularly a solar water heating system when the house is being built, but these solar water heating systems can also be retrofitted into almost any home. If you install a solar heating system in addition to your current water heating system, then you will essentially double your water heating capacity.
There are multiple options for installation. The solar collectors can be installed on your roof or on the ground, depending upon the orientation of your home and the geography of the area. The solar water heating system can be tied into your current water heater, or can be used as a standalone system. If you live in a remote area, where there is limited access to electricity, a solar water heater would be an excellent option for heating water.
Whether you are building a new home, or looking for ways to reduce your energy costs, a solar water heating system is an option that you should seriously consider.
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