Today is Earth Day; we all need to work together to save our planet Earth form further and irreversible destruction. If each person takes one step forward in the direction of living “green” we will make huge strides toward the big picture. As Cape Coral home owners we
can take a close look at our appliances and the energy we are wasting because of our out dated and less efficient models.
One new product to recently hit stores in Cape Coral and across the country is a hybrid water heater. This is an appliance that we don’t think of to often, until we step into the shower one morning and find it to be frigid. Or worse come home from a long day of work,
and are greeted with a steady stream of water escaping from the front door.
Water heaters use the most energy of any household appliance, and were not regulated by Energy Star until 2008′. About 17 percent of a home’s energy usage stems from its water heater. That equates to hundreds possibly thousands of wasted dollars each year.
Unfortunately there are only a few hybrid water heaters on the market at this time and they do cost considerable more than their conventional counter parts- 2,000 to 3,000 for the few on the market now.
When you hear the word “hybrid” you automatically think of half gas half battery powered car. Though hybrid water technology is still evolving and can contain a combination of technologies, the term hybrid actually refers to a combination of tank and tank less water heating system. The new water heater models vary. One of the few available uses multiple passes of the heat and water to warm up more efficiently. The machine has 44 pipes that heat up, and the water flows around them for quick heating. Unlike a tank less system,
the hybrid heater contains a reservoir to hold water at all times so you will never run out.
If it is time to replace your water heater in your Cape Coral home or if you just looking to reduce your carbon footprint, consider a hybrid water heating system. It is not only great for the environment it is also great for you pocket book.
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239-542-8521
Yours in Success,
Florida Future Realty Team
239-542-8521