You have probably heard of the electric and gas water heaters that are in just about every home.
If you live in a hot climate that receives a lot of sun during the year, then you may be interested in finding out more about a solar water heater.
There are many benefits to owning a solar heater and they may not be as expensive as you think.
This model will last much longer than the electric and gas units which saves you money on replacing the heaters every decade or so.
They are also very environmentally friendly which means that they qualify for Federal Government incentives as well as state rebates.
Although they look expensive when you first look at the prices, these incentives will help to reduce the cost of buying a new one.
Depending on the amount of hot water you use in the home and the amount of sun your home receives throughout the year, you could save as much as 90% on your utility bills.
This massive saving will help towards paying for the water heater within the first few years.
If you do not get the sun all year round, you can still benefit from the months when there is sun.
The unit also comes with a heating element to heat the water when the solar panels cannot heat the water.
You can buy these units in various tank sizes to suit the size of your home and the demand on hot water your family uses on a daily basis.
When you buy the appliance, you get everything that is required to get started which includes the tank, solar panels, glycol solution, pipes, and more.
If you cannot afford a solar appliance but you still want to save on your utility bills then you could look at buying a tankless model.
They supply hot water on demand, rather than constantly heating a tank full of water.
They are only suitable for smaller homes with one or two bathrooms however.