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Solar heaters work like solar panels, except that they harness solar energy to heat water for use in the house. Solar heaters reduce the water heating bills for your home and thus the need to always make sure they are in good working condition. You need the services of a certified service provider for you to keep your solar heater in good working condition all through.
What really matters when you are thinking of installing a solar water heater is the amount of money you are willing to spend over the whole project. Usually, you will need more cash to purchase a solar water heater compared to a conventional water heater. Fortunately, a solar water heater can save for you up to 80 percent your energy bills. In the US a typical solar water heater will cost approximately 7,000 USD before a tax credit or rebate.
Getting the services of a professional technician when installing and servicing your solar water heater can be of great help in reducing the energy bill for your home. A good technician does not necessarily have to replace your ordinary water heater when installing the solar water heater; neither will he have to do replacement for your electricity water heater. In most states, you will qualify for a rebate when installing a solar heating system, for instance you will get a rebate of at least 2000 USD if you reside in California State.
Solar heaters for the pool
If you would like to greatly reduce the energy bills for reducing the energy bill for swimming pool heating, then it would be great to install a solar pool heater for it is designed to heat a large amount of water. You will get your swimming pool heated water warmed up all day long as long as there is enough sunlight. A typical solar pool heating system will cost between 3000 - 4000 USD to buy and fully install.
- By getting a fully qualified contractor, you will enjoy the following benefits:
- Proper evaluation of your home's solar exposure
- Proper determination of the best system size for your home
- A thorough investigation of your local area codes and regulations
- A good comparison of your local regulations and codes
- A comparison of system costs
- Determination of the costs for installing and running your system
Facts you need to know about your solar heating system
As much as you may not be a technician, there are various facts that you need to know as long as you are planning to have a solar system installed or repaired. The total surface area of your solar collector should be equal to at least half the surface are of your swimming pool.
A professional solar heater technician should use the right worksheets and software programs to assist with determining of the system requirements, and the size of collectors.
Why you need Heating System Upgrades
By constantly upgrading your solar heating system you will reduce your heating bills by matching your hot water schedules and heating schedules to your living patterns. A good technician will design the systems in such a way water is heated to different temperatures for different rooms, depending on what it will be used for. As an individual you have a big role to play in reducing your energy bill and this is through proper timing of hot water requirements.
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