Water Heater Options : Heat Pump and Solar Alternatives in the Pacific Northwest.

Technical Report · Thu Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:6067220

This booklet suggests ways you can cut your water heating costs in half. Water heating is a big part of your home energy budget. In an all-electric home, about 25% of the energy used goes to heat water. Your first and simplest step toward saving water heating costs is to begin using hot water more efficiently through conservation. This booklet shows how to do that. But this booklet will be even more useful for those who wish to go one step further and purchase a heat pump water heater or solar water heater. This booklet lists guidelines which you should consider before making this important purchase. The following steps are recommended: consider conservation options first. They yield the greatest return on your investment; determine if you have a good site for a heat pump or solar system; select appropriate equipment; estimate your annual energy savings and compare system cost; select a reputable dealer/installer and understand the warranty; and make sure the system is properly installed. Each of these steps is described. If you follow the suggestions carefully, you should be able to make a wise and informed choice.

• Research Organization: US Bonneville Power Administration
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 6067220
• Report Number(s): DOE/BP-214; ON: DE85008087
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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